Advanced Practice Provider Inpatient Pulmonary Consults

Description

Seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for P ulmonary Inpatient Services at UH Lake west and Tripoint medical centers.

APP experience and familiar with pulmonary, critical care, sleep and respiratory therapy strongly preferred.

Position Summary :

Performs patient assessment and assigns diagnosis based on recorded assessment data and current scientific and current research.

Establishes plan of care and implements interventions in accordance with care paths, protocols, and standards of care and current research.

Collaborates w / other health care providers in an interdisciplinary approach to provide care to the patient and family.

Order and perform routine diagnostic procedures

Develop and implement treatment plans

Monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions

Contributes to the educational development of staff, patients, family and self.

Demonstrates progressive leadership and effective management.

Provides education through role modeling and in-services to meet identified learning needs and to promote professionalism.

Advances own professional development through self-directed learning, continuing education and participation in peer review.

Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients / customers.

Initiates and maintains positive relationships with co-workers.

Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment.

Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.

Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Demonstrated competence as a practitioner

Effective oral and written communication skills

A variety of technical patient care devices specific to the clinical area

Computers and selected office equipment

Education / Expertise :

Nurse Practitioner : Nursing Doctorate or Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis on clinical practice.

Physician Assistant : Completion of a formal Physician Assistant training from an accredited program with NCCPA certification.

Required Credentials, Licensure or Certification (i.e. RN, RRT) :

Nurse Practitioner : BLS required; ACLS preferred; Current Registered Nurse license to practice in Ohio.; Current APRN license to practice in Ohio.

Physician Assistant : BLS required; ACLS preferred;; NCCPA-Certified.; DEA license

Physical Demands

Standing Frequently

Walking Frequently

Sitting Rarely

Lifting Frequently 50 lbs

Carrying Frequently 50 lbs

Pushing Frequently 50 lbs

Pulling Frequently 50 lbs

Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs

Balancing Occasionally

Stooping Frequently

Kneeling Frequently

Crouching Frequently

Crawling Occasionally

Reaching Frequently

Handling Frequently

Grasping Frequently

Feeling Constantly

Talking Constantly

Hearing Constantly

Repetitive Motions Constantly

Eye / Hand / Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements