Advanced Practice Provider Pulmonary

Job Description

Our busy Saint Luke's East location is looking to hire an advanced practice provider to join their ambulatory clinic team.

This position is five days per week working Monday through Friday in ambulatory clinic seeing pulmonary and sleep patients.

No call or weekend responsibilities at this time. No inpatient responsibilities.

Accountable for advanced nursing practice in the care of assigned patient populations. Responsible for collecting and analyzing client health data identifies appropriate expected outcomes development and implement plan of care provide comprehensive clinical coordination of care and case management provide consultation to influence plan of care for clients enhance the abilities of others and effect change in the system uses prescriptive authority procedures and treatments in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations evaluate clients progress in attaining expected outcomes conduct nursing research provide education to patient family and nursing staff and case manages high risk patients.

See department policy regarding scheduling requirements.

Deliver comprehensive care to new and established patients, including (but not limited to) : inquiring about the patient’s history, performing a physical examination, documenting, ordering diagnostic testing, treating, and charging appropriately.

Prescribing drugs within the scope of practice. Performing or assisting in the performance of procedures that are documented on the CPA, and consistent with the education, training, and experience of both the APP and their collaborating physician.

Hold independent clinic Possibly round on inpatients, perform consults, H&P, discharges- if deemed necessary and have hospital privileges Possibly perform telehealth visits Providing education to the patient and / or their caregivers.

Referring patients to other specialties as needed. If prescriptive authority for controlled medications is determined necessary by the collaborating physician based on clinic needs, it is the responsibility of the APP to maintain all requirements for their DEA and BNDD.

They are also responsible for maintaining the correct DEA information in the CPA and notifying their APP manager and collaborating physician of any concerns.

All controlled medication prescriptions should be limited and appropriate for the diagnose(s). Participate in employer sponsored or affiliated activities and pursuing continuing education to maintain proficiency.

Follow CME reimbursement guidelines and enter expense reports in Workday. Serve as a consultant to staff on clinical and technical matters, as well as managing difficult patient circumstances.

Participate in the call schedule (if applicable) and ensure proper functioning of telephone devices. Stay informed for clinic initiatives and changes in billing.

Meet the standards for quality measures and monitor their own reports through the EPIC dashboard. Consider functioning as a preceptor for students as able.

Consider developing the APP fellowship program for this department if necessary for new hires. Follow the Attendance and Rules of Conduct Policies.

Notify the clinic practice manager if unable to work, at least 2 hours prior to start of shift. Also notify the APP Manager to update Workday within 24 hours.

Complete all patient encounters and charges within 48 hours of appointment time, per policy. Stay current with in-basket messages, results, and medication refills.

Delegate a provider to cover their in-basket when out of the office. Meet or exceed the system’s goal for full-time APPs RVUs or higher in a calendar year.

Prorated amounts for staff less than full-time. Utilize APP tracking codes correctly and where appropriate. Maintain required licenses and certifications per system policy and job profile.

Follow all Saint Luke’s Health System policies and procedures applicable to position. Maintain BLS, ACLS, ATLS, etc. as deemed necessary by the position.

Maintain licenses in MO and KS as deemed necessary by the position. Any other responsibilities deemed necessary by clinic leadership.

Be able to evaluate and treat the following conditions : the list is not all inclusive :

COPD

emphysema

Asthma

Interstitial lung disease

Pulmonary fibrosis

Sarcoidosis

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

Pulmonary hypertension

Venous thromboembolism

Pulmonary embolism

Acute bronchitis

Pneumonia

Sinusitis

Pulmonary nodules

Respiratory failure chronic

Interpret chest x-ray

Interpret ABGs

Interpret PFTs and spirometry

Evaluation and treatment of cough

Evaluation and treatment of dyspnea

Pleural effusion

Tobacco cessation

Bronchiectasis

Common cold

Influenza

pertusis

pleurisy

Sleep apnea obstructive, central, complex

Insomnia

RLS / PLMD

Narcolepsy

Hypersomnia

Poor sleep hygiene

Circadian rhythm disorders

Be familiar with and know how to prescribe CPAP, BIPAP, BIPAP ST, Triology, Astril, ASV / ADAPT, flutter valves, nebulizers, oxygen equipment, VEST

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience :

1 year

Advanced Practice Provider - Various, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

Master's Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

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