Advanced Practice Provider - Intensivist

Job Summary

Location:

Nebraska Methodist Hospital ICU, Address: 8303 Dodge Street, Omaha.

Work Schedule:

Days 6a-6p. Three 12‑hour shifts per week. Rotating weekdays, weekends, holidays.

Provides quality of care and safety to our patients and employees.

Work Schedule:

Days 6a-6p. Three 12‑hour shifts per week. Rotating weekdays, weekends, holidays.

• Coordinate patient care in the critical care setting by utilizing the processes of assessment and diagnosis of health status.
• Provide direct patient care, including obtaining patient history, performing assessment via observation, interview, and examination; order, perform and interpret diagnostic studies; provide direct treatment and management of acute and chronic disease conditions; develop and implement a patient‑centered plan of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, consultants, nurses, ancillary care providers, and others as appropriate.
• Develop and implement treatment, order diagnostic tests, perform therapeutic procedures and prescribe medications according to clinical guidelines.
• Follow up and evaluate plans for patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines, providing regular and consistent feedback.
• Use appropriate assessment techniques and diagnostic information; perform tests relevant to patient condition and record findings.
• Order appropriate ancillary tests.
• Derive diagnosis from assessment data and diagnostic information as data becomes available.
• Incorporate research into clinical practice as appropriate.
• Implement interventions consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Apply established therapeutic practices to patient’s problem.
• Prescribe medications according to Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA.
• Generate consults and referrals to appropriate services and specialties as needed to further diagnose and/or progress of care.
• Evaluate patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.
• Recognize and address patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental).
• Monitor outcomes and document patient response to interventions.
• Seek out new treatment methods necessary to ensure patient progress.
• Provide patient and family teaching and education specific to the patient’s health care.
• Interview and advise specific to patient needs, providing education on a timely basis.
• Provide education including but not limited to proper use of medication and health/illness prevention to ensure adequate knowledge/awareness.
• Work collaboratively with physicians and other team members to provide appropriate patient education tailored to patient needs and family ability to provide care.
• Use adult learning principles for teaching purposes, checking for understanding and being available for follow‑up questions.
• Maintain a professional behavior in attitudes, demeanor, and interactions to achieve the organization’s mission.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Be approachable and professional in working with other health professionals, patients, and their families.
• Maintain a professional appearance, behavior, and work environment.
• Initiate action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family, or hospital/clinic employees (e.g., falls, needle sticks, patient concerns).
• Communicate to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.
• Serve as a role model in the provision of emerging care.
• Serve as a reliable and knowledgeable resource for staff.
• Participate in meetings, research on special projects, and professional organizations.
• Serve as a liaison between patient, family, physician, and hospital staff.
• Comply with the bylaws, rules, and regulations of the organization as they pertain to Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants.
• Know and follow organization policy and procedures.
• Follow medical protocols for professional discipline.
• Maintain certification/lisensure.
• Follow guidelines of regulatory bodies (FDA, etc.).
• Maintain complete patient records.
• Document data appropriately.
• Document treatment plan of care that is individualized, appropriate, and reflects patient needs.
• Document…