HPB Surgery- NP​/PA

Department: 02400 GCMG HPB Surgery:
Charlotte - Surgery

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Onsite 40 hours per week

Pay Range: $47.50 - $71.25

Clinical Knowledge

• Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions.
• Performs history and physical exams of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem.
• Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results.
• Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and alters the care plan as needed.
• Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
• Counsels and educates patients and families.
• Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

Patient Care

• Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
• Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.
• Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.

Practice Based Learning and Clinical Improvement

• Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits.
• Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources.
• Actively participates in self‑evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.
• Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment.

Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies.
• Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
• Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities and sexual orientation.

Professionalism

• Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes.
• Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.
• Participates in education of students and other health care professionals.
• Maintains effectiveness where circumstances and priorities are changing. Is flexible, resilient and change oriented.
• Welcomes and participates in opportunities to advance the mission of Advocate Health through service, scholarship, science and social responsibility.
• Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and work groups as necessary.

Systems Based Practice

• Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care.
• Uses evidenced-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices.
• Participates in quality initiative/performance activities.
• Participates in development, evaluates and implements standards of care within area of specialization (policies, protocols, etc).

Roles and Responsibilities Specific to Area of Clinical Practice

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• Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical exam of patients with acute, chronic and/or potential health problems, including follow up for post-operative care and management of postoperative complications.
• Order appropriate diagnostic laboratory and imaging tests pertinent to active health problem(s).
• Establish medical diagnosis.
• Medical Management within the…