PS Nurse Practitioner

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The Burn Advanced Practice Clinician ( BAPC ) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ) who has successfully completed a clinical Master’s Degree from an accredited school of nursing or a Physician Assistant (PA) who has successfully obtained their degree from an accredited school and passed the NCCPA certification exam. BAPCs are required to have current prescriptive licensure in accordance with Utah State Laws and Controlled Substance licensing.

The BAPC will collaborate with burn surgeons, residents, nursing staff, and other health care providers (including prehospital providers through rehabilitation) to provide expert clinical care for burn patients in emergency and urgent situations, including advanced assessment, diagnosis and patient management in the clinic, ICU , ED, OR and consultations. BAPC’s will participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities on a continual basis.

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

• Performs and documents patient history, physical examinations and assessment of Burn Service patients.
• Orders and interprets laboratory, radiographic, and other diagnostic tests.
• Performs diagnostic and stabilization procedures as necessary based on ACLS , ATLS , PALS , and ABLS guidelines.
• Orders medications and treatments that include all approved formulary medications, wound care products, and controlled substances II-V, in accordance with Utah state laws and in consultation with burn service physicians.
• Develops and reviews documented plan of care and consults with attending burn surgeon, senior resident, patients and family regarding plan of care.
• The outpatient BAPC is the primary participant in daily outpatient burn clinic, providing continuity with patient telephone calls, clinic coordination and consultation with rotating attendings and residents.
• BAPC will aid in completing paperwork for all Burn Service patients, including patients they may not have seen personally, by reviewing patient’s electronic medical record. Signatures may be obtained by attending burn surgeon once paperwork is complete.
• Performs procedures under the supervision of the burn attending. Procedures may be delegated to the BAPC once formal proctoring is obtained as per Department of Surgery credentialing, at which time procedures may be delegated to the BAPC and performed independently.
• Develops at least one performance improvement project/year.
• Embraces change and continuously identifies opportunities for improvement by demonstrating a commitment to creativity and innovation.
• Efficiently and effectively uses resources to ensure the financial viability of the Burn Service.
• The BAPC has the responsibility to assure Burn Clinic clinician coverage for all open clinic hours. They must communicate any foreseen problems well in advance to the BCMD.
• The BAPC responds to requests for evaluation and management of potential Burn Service patients in the ED, floor and telemedicine visits.

• In collaboration with nurses, physicians, and other members of the burn team, develops, promotes, and maintains interdisciplinary teamwork using effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates commitment to the University Health Care system philosophy and ongoing initiatives related to clinical practice, education, and research.
• Reviews and updates all burn service guidelines and protocols on a yearly basis. Makes necessary revisions and updates to current guidelines/protocols developed by the Burn Service.
• Annually reviews all burn clinical forms for possible revisions / updates both in power forms and paper.
• Serves as a consultant and liaison between…