Advanced Practice Provider OP - Univ Plastic & Recon Surgery

Position Summary:

Assumes clinical care of specific patients under the direction of physician. Follows established nursing standards, procedures and practices, and gives specific patient care direction to nursing and other staff.

Provides direct patient care / treatment within the scope of practice, according to established protocols and utilizes evidenced based clinical standards under the supervision of the sponsoring physician

a. Works effectively with physician and other health care professionals to provide patient-centered care.

b. Demonstrates caring and respectful behaviors when interacting with patients and their families.

c. Obtains a relevant and complete health and medical history and performs appropriate physician examination.

d. Performs or orders appropriate preventive and/or diagnostic tests or procedures based on patient's age and history.

e. Competently performs invasive and non-invasive procedures as appropriate to role.

f. Develop and carry out patient management plans.

g. Provide health care services and education aimed at preventing health problems and maintaining health.

Efficiency and Effectiveness

Maintains Clinic Operations

a. Works at a speed that maintains practice flow and provider's requirements.

b. Helps Physicians and the practice achieve productivity goals.

Collects and reviews data regarding the patient's health problems

a. Gathers essential and accurate information about his / her patients.

b. Completes an accurate assessment of the patients' immediate presenting problem.

c. Appropriately prepares patients for exam, while maintaining patient's privacy and dignity.

d. Prepares supplies and other equipment for all procedures and maintains proper sterile technique as necessary.

e. Ensures that Medical Charts are up to date and complete.

f. Completes medical records in a timely fashion.

g. Collaborates with other health professionals and assists with appropriate referrals under direction of supervising physician or in accordance to protocols.

Quality and Safety

Demonstrates competent performance of clinical skills

a. Performs all procedures in a proper manner using sterile technique.

b. Explains procedure to patient as requested.

c. Follows up on lab results in a timely manner. Calls the reference lab when results are not returned in a timely manner.

d. Utilizes critical thinking and clinical judgment in diagnostic process.

e. Documents information in the chart as requested by physician.

f. Assists physician with triaging and handling patient phone calls and questions.

g. Calls pharmacies with accurate prescription information and documents in the chart.

h. Manages general medical and surgical conditions to include understanding the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reaction of pharmacological agents and other relevant treatment modalities.

Maintains HIPAA guidelines for privacy

a. Respects the privacy of all patients 100% of the time.

b. Obtains consent to release protected health information.

c. Understands and abides by the HIPAA policy set forth by UPA/UHS.

d. Reports all HIPAA issues to the Office Supervisor.

Maintains Quality Control

a. Records all CLIA procedures as required by regulations.

b. Follows OSHA and safety regulations.

c. Considers self and others while working.

Maintains professional development through continuing education activities and licensure

a. Attends educational programs on job-related clinical topics.

b. Completes mandatory in-service training annually.

c. Maintains license /or certifications.

d. Demonstrates ability to perform job independently.

e. Documents educational activities as attended.

f. Demonstrates ability to perform all aspects of job.

g. Maintains attendance in compliance with UPA policies.

h. Stays current with new technologies, methods, and processes in area of responsibility.

Position

Qualification:

Education

* Nurse Practitioner (NP):
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited program

* Physician Assistant (PA):
Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program

Licensure & Certification

* Current, active licensure in the State of Tennessee (Board of Nursing for NPs or Board of Medical Examiners for PAs)

* National certification:

* Nurse Practitioners: ANCC or AANP certification

* Physician Assistants: NCCPA certification (PA-C)

* Current DEA license or eligibility to obtain

Experience

* Minimum of 1-3 years of clinical experience in a surgical setting

Core Clinical Competencies

* Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations

* Manage pre-operative and post-operative patient care

* Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory and imaging studies

* Assist in the operating room as needed

* Collaborate effectively with surgeons, interdisciplinary teams, and support staff to ensure high-quality patient care