Two (2) year experience as an adult advanced practitioner
Clinical experience in Wound Care, Lymphedema, and Hyperbaric Therapy preferred but not essential.
Licensure:
Licensed as an Adult Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant by the Board of Medical Examiners of Maryland / Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses.
Certification as required.
Completion of "Healthcare Provider" CPR course.
Analytical skills in order to assess patients and implement appropriate intervention.
Debridement of wounds as indicated
Application of therapeutic wound dressings as indicated
Ability to lead care team
Management of patients weekly
Follow up of cultures, diagnostic studies
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:
Assumes responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of outpatients at the Lymphedema center, the Wound Care Center and/ or Hyperbaric Oxygen Center
Provides consultation and treatment on admitted patients for wounds and hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Performs history and physical as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
Writes appropriate orders appropriate to the patient's care requirements in compliance with hospital policy.
Evaluates patient progress on a continuing basis; collaborates with the attending physician and other treating staff; alters treatment modalities.
Evaluate medical, social and educational patient needs.
Initiates referral to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources based on patient need and documents on the progress note.
Documents pertinent information regarding patient progress and treatment regime.
Writes orders appropriate to the patient's care requirements in compliance with hospital policy.
Establishes medical diagnoses in compliance with standard accepted medical practice.
Makes immediate referral of acute and/or life-threatening patient conditions to attending physician or designee or Emergency Department
Consults with supervising physician or other appropriate consultant regarding patients whose condition is not improving as expected
Performs technical functions as covered by the job description and, delegation agreements submitted to BPQA, and approved NP agreement and in accordance with hospital policy.
Documents results of technical functions performed.
Participates in regular patient care interdisciplinary rounds
Monitors patient response related to technical function performed and document it.
Acts as a clinical resource for Wound Care Center and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Provides a leadership role in fulfilling an ongoing hospital initiative of meeting provider coverage for inpatients with lymphedema and/or wound care needs and a system for triaging these patients as a midlevel provider.
Performs QA, and other department level functions
Runs or participates in Wound Care Center and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapycare rounds
Participates in education required in all Centers
Attends required staff meetings
Provides mentorship to nurses in Wound Care Center, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and GBMC Actively supports and participates in nursing and/or hospital performance improvement initiatives.
Participates incompetency education tasks as presiding over outpatient Center Mock Codes
Performs activities to meet patient/family education needs.
Participates actively in health teaching of patient and family to include preventative health care, as well as current medical condition and treatment regime.
Plans and reviews home care instructions with patient and family if needed. Includes needs for service provided by community resources and hospital based ancillary services.
Maintains continual communication with health team members regarding patient education and discharge planning.
Assumes responsibility for utilizing opportunities for educational advancement by pursuing activities to meet identified educational needs and those required for continued certification as well as attending mandatory inservice as required.
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 expec
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
Under general supervision, is responsible for the clinical management of patients in accordance with hospital, State and National regulatory agency standards. Education:
Physician Assistant Program or Certified Nurse Practitioner Program
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