CMC HPB Surgery NP/PA Job Charlotte area,North Carolina USA,Nursing

Department:

02400 GCMG HPB Surgery:
Charlotte - Surgery

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou
** rs Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

5 days per week 8-hour shifts

Outpatient coverage

Pay Range:

$47.50 - $71.25

Major Responsibilities 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 the 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:
Outpatient Specific Responsibilities

Participate in pancreatic cyst clinic, follow up for non-operative drain management, post-operative care and management of postoperative complications.

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 parameters set in the Collaborative Practice Agreement:

Prescribe appropriate medications pertinent to active health problems.
Order therapeutic interventions as appropriate for pertinent health problems.
Perform wound and drain care, including removal of drains as appropriate.

Provide counseling and…

CMC HPB Surgery NP​/PA

CMC HPB Surgery NP/PA