Advanced Practitioner Outpatient Orthopedics
Apply locations: Physicians Pavilion West
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Job requisition id: JR102184
Under general supervision, is accountable for the clinical management of patients.
Education
Certified Nurse Practitioner Program OR Physician Assistant Program
Skills
- A high level of analytical ability required for assessing patients and implementing appropriate intervention.
- Substantial interpersonal skills required to effectively interact with staff, physicians, patients, and family members.
Licensures, Certifications
- Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner OR Licensed Physician Assistant.
- Valid contract with preceptors.
- Completion of "Healthcare Provider" CPR course, yearly.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to eighty percent of work time in performing duties and dealing with patients and families often during stressful situations.
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Assumes responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of patients in assigned areas.
- Performs initial history and physical as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
- Writes standard orders in accordance with hospital policy.
- Writes appropriate orders related to pre-existing conditions.
- Discusses with the attending physician and nursing staff physical and/or emotional findings, which may interfere with care of the patient.
Evaluates patient progress on a continuing basis and in collaboration with the attending physician, and alters treatment modalities as needed.
- Evaluates nursing, medical, social, and educational needs on assigned patients.
- Initiates referral to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources based on patient need and documents on the progress note.
- Writes progress notes for each visit documenting pertinent information regarding patient progress and treatment regime.
- Writes orders appropriate to the patient's care requirements in compliance with existing contract.
- Establishes medical diagnoses in compliance with contract.
- Refers to the physician or designee those problems which require consultation and documents same on progress note.
- Makes immediate referral of acute and or life-threatening patient conditions to physician or designee. Documents physical findings and treatment plan pertaining to same.
Performs technical functions as covered by the job description and delegation agreement submitted to BPQA and/or MBON, approved NP agreement and in accordance with hospital policy.
- Documents results of technical functions performed.
- Reports to physician or designee any abnormal findings related to it.
- Monitors patient response related to technical function performed and documents it.
- Acts as a clinical resource.
- Actively supports and participates in nursing and/or hospital performance improvement initiatives.
Performs activities to meet patient/family educational needs.
- Participates actively in health teaching of patient and family to include preventative health care as well as current medical condition and treatment regime. Evidence of same by documentation on progress note and/or established flow sheet.
- Plans and reviews home care instructions with patient and family if needed. Include needs for service provided by community resources and hospital-based ancillary services.
Assumes responsibility for utilizing opportunities for educational advancement by pursuing activities to meet identified educational needs and those required for continued certification as well as attending mandatory inservice as required.
Pay Range
$78,403.65 - $130,546.00
Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, and alignment with our organizational needs.
COVID-19 Vaccination
All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
About Us
At GBMC HealthCare, our clinical and non-clinical teams work collectively to bring alive our vision of providing every patient, every time with the care we would want for our own loved ones. Our work culture is one of appreciation for our staff, and one of our aims is to generate more joy for our entire employee family. It is this culture of appreciation and our team’s passion for our mission, vision, and values that makes GBMC HealthCare a favorite place to work in Baltimore County. GBMC HealthCare is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion! We believe a strong, diverse workforce that feels included and respected and is also reflective of our community will get GBMC closer to our mission of health equity for all.
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