Advanced Practice Provider - Plastics/Hand Surgery - Full Time with Call

Schedule:

Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

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Job Information
Exemption Status: Exempt

A Brief Overview
The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides advanced care in the outpatient clinic, operating room, and acute care setting, based on educational preparation and/or certification in the practitioner role to a specific patient population. Care goals include promotion of healing, and prevention of illness and recidivism. The APP assists with the management of patients, functioning in both an independent and collaborative role with the physician, case manager, and other members of the health care team. The APP performs select procedures, designs individualized treatment plans, evaluates outcomes, and modifies the treatment plan as needed in accordance with established management protocols and regulating bodies. The APP facilitates the transition of patients between service units and provides/coordinates complex patient and family teaching. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Education Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited PA/APRN program. Meets educational preparation or other qualifications within specified time frames as determined/outlined by specific department policy.

Experience Qualifications

• Surgical first assist experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• All APRN incumbents are required to maintain Registered Nurse competencies as designated by Federal and State organizations and as outlined in SVH policy. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates and maintains expertise in the performance of selected procedures as specified by management protocols. (Required proficiency)
• Exhibits professionalism by assisting with research, educating others, and leadership in practice. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse - KSBN Must have valid APRN licensure. Be certified as a nurse practitioner by a recognized national certifying body that has established standards for nurse practitioners. Required or
• Physician Assistant (PA) - KSBHA Required
• Additional certification may be required in certain patient care settings or populations. The department director will provide specific information and the time frame in which such certification may be attained at the time of hire/transfer into department.

What you will do

• Works closely with Plastic Surgeon in providing care across the continuum (clinic, inpatient, operating room) by performing consultation, evaluation, and provisional management of the patient with plastic and reconstructive surgery needs.
• Designs and evaluates individualized treatment plan in collaboration with surgeon and appropriate ancillary services. Consults with members of the health care team for emergency problems to expedite resolution/disposition.
• Reviews and interprets laboratory/radiologic studies and vital signs, intervening when appropriate and reporting pertinent findings to the surgeon. Writes and effectively communicates orders in accordance with management protocols.
• Assists with surgical procedures in the operating room and other designated locations. Tasks include assisting in providing exposure by retraction or suctioning, handling tissue, providing hemostasis, suturing, and using instruments.
• Provides documentation of services provided in compliance with established medical records, medical staff, and billings procedures. This may in