Advanced Practitioner OB

Under general supervision, provides care for pregnant and post-partum adolescent and adult patients.

Education:
Certified Nurse Practitioner Program OR Physician Assistant Program
 

Experience:
OB experience preferred
 

License:
• Current certification with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Nurse Midwife OR Certified Women’s Health or Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner OR Licensed Physician Assistant
• Completion of "Healthcare Provider" CPR course.
• Valid agreement with Chairman of dept and appropriate Board.
 

Skills:
• A high level of analytical ability required in order to assess patients and implement appropriate intervention.
• Strong interpersonal skills required to effectively interact with staff, physicians, patients, and family members.
• Able to perform as Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room.

Patient & Workplace Safety: 

• Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties. 

Patient Population: 

• Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assumes responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of admitted and triage obstetrical patients.
a) Performs admission history and physical as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
b) Writes standard orders in accordance with hospital policy.
c) Writes appropriate orders related to pre-existing conditions.
d) Discusses with the attending physician and nursing staff physical and/or emotional findings which may interfere with obstetrical care.
2. Evaluates patient progress on a continuing basis and in collaboration with the attending physician; alters treatment modalities.
a) Makes daily rounds on assigned patient.
b) Writes progress notes at least daily documenting pertinent information regarding patient progress and treatment regime.
c) Writes orders appropriate to the patient's care requirements in compliance with existing protocols.
d) Establishes medical diagnoses in compliance with protocols.
e) Refers to the attending physician or designee those problems which require consultation and documents same on progress note.
f) Makes immediate referral of acute and or life threatening patient conditions to attending physician or designee. Documents physical findings and treatment plan.
3. Performs technical functions according to the contract.
a) Documents results of technical functions performed.
b) Reports to physician or designee any abnormal findings related to same.
c) Monitors patient response related to technical function performed and documents same.
d) Contributes to safe and quality care.
3. Performs as Surgical First Assistant on c-sections, tubal ligations, and cervical sutures.
4. Performs clinical functions according to the contract and medical by-laws.
a) Documents results of technical functions performed.
b) Reports to physician or designee any abnormal findings related to same.
c) Monitors patient response related to technical function performed and documents same.
5. Performs activities to meet patient/family educational needs.
a) 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.
b) 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.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
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