Hospitalist APP - Mon Marion/Mon Harrison

Job SummaryThe APP shall provide comprehensive management of patients within his/her given specialty and according to privileges approved by the Medical Staff office. The APP has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The APP manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The APP establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The APP shall work under the supervision of a physician.ResponsibilitiesCollaborationInteracts with various members of the health care team to meet patient care needs and collaborates with other providers to identify changing patient needs. Identifies teaching/learning needs of patients, documents patient care services in the electronic health record.CommunicationExhibits skill in the management of conflict situations, functions so as to promote trusting relationships and demonstrates open and honest communication at the unit level. Participates in performance improvement activities as appropriate and promotes and fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and excellence among staff.Job SkillsConducts physical examinations, initiates testing and treatment based on scope of practice, identifies normal and abnormal findings and acts upon abnormal findings accordingly. Refers patients to appropriate specialists and/or allied health professionals and provides counseling and instruction regarding common patient problems.SafetyProtects patients, visitors and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, and identifying patients using two identifiers (i.e., name and date of birth) prior to providing any treatment or procedure. Consults supervising provider as needed.Scope of PracticeProvides patient care based on privileges as approved by the Medical Staff office.Education Education: A graduate of amastersprepared Nurse Practitioner program; Certified by either the ANCC or AANP boardORGraduateof an accreditation review commission on the Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) approved Physician Assistant training program. Experience: Previous advanced practice experience in a clinical or hospital setting is preferred. Previous experience in emergency medicine is strongly desired. Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesHeavy Work: Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly.Work Schedule: Days; 7 on/7offf scheduleStatus: Full Time Location of Job: Mon Marion Neighborhood Hospital and Mon Harrison Neighborhood HospitalTalent Acquisition Specialist: Mariana F. Ford mariana.ford@vandaliahealth.org