APP Business Health 2Nd 3Rd

Direct Patient Care

• Provide care to patients including assessment, comprehensive evaluation, interpretation of diagnostic data, and coordination of patient plans of care as well as staff, patient and caregiver education.

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of St. Elizabeth Healthcares clinical pathways (for appropriate area of practice) and applicable clinical policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates competence in patient assessment, prescribing of pharmaceutical agents, and utilization of evidence-based practices.

• Initiates medical orders including, but not limited to, orders for prescribing and dispensing certain medications within the APRN scope of practice as defined by applicable state law and established hospital protocols.

Planning/Organizing/Initiating

• Organize and prioritize clinical responsibilities to maximize time, efficiency, and productivity.

• Implements and evaluates progress toward goals for prescribed plan of care based on protocols/guidelines/pathways.

• Provides patient care information to staff and collaborates with primary care physicians about the patients progress. Participates in the quality improvement activities and community education.

Communication

• Maintain effective verbal and written communication skills with all members of the healthcare team to promote continuity of care.

• Documentation in the patients medical record regarding all treatments and interventions is clear, concise and completed in a timely manner.

• Interactions with all health care professionals are conducted in a professional manner.

• Keeps hospital staff/management informed of pertinent information. Provides educational sessions for facility staff as needed.

General Work Practice

• Maintain a safe work environment, which is conducive to and complies with all state, federal, and facility and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. Maintains a current collaborative practice agreement with applicable physician(s)
• . Adheres to HIPAA guidelines, professional code of ethics and appropriate billing practices in executing role.

Health and Safety

• Adhere to infection control, emergency, safety, fire and disaster plans and policies, completing required initial training and updates.

• Demonstrates consistent use of standard precautions and proper body mechanics.

• Follows OSHA guidelines. Provides a safe environment to protect patients, visitors and facility staff.

Clinical Research

• Participate in the development, implementation, data collection and interpretation of clinical research studies and databases in area of specialty.

• Utilizes and communicates current research literature to enhance care and outcomes.

• Reviews and updates treatment care plans for adherence to current evidence-based practice.

Personal Growth and Development

• Evaluates own educational needs and seeks to enhance knowledge base. Participates in professional organizations associated with area of specialty.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program and meets the requirement for certification/re-certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or masters degree in nursing with National Nurse Practitioner Certification in appropriate specialty area.

• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (PA-C) in the state where work is being performed.

• Requires Certificate of Authority and Standard Care Arrangement with collaborating physician to practice as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.

Specialized Knowledge:

Demonstrated skills and knowledge as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician in area of expertise.

Kind and Length of Experience:

Certification in appropriate specialty

FLSA Status:

Exempt

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