Ortho​/GI APP Wesley Chapel

** Our promise to you:*
* Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that  
** together
* * we are even better.

** Job Description

Summary:

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* The role you'll contribute:

Functions as a member of the medical care management team.  Provides medical treatment under the supervision of the attending physician. This medical care will be provided within the framework of the hospital's medical staff privilege delineation criterion.

The Surgical Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Surgical Physician's Assistant (PA) provides self-directed, effective care to groups of patients and other duties as assigned in accordance with Division of Services standards.

- The observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care; health teaching and counseling of the ill, injured, or infirmed; and the promotion of wellness, maintenance of health and prevention of illness and others.

- The administration of medication and treatments as prescribed or authorized by a duly licensed practitioner authorized by the laws of this state to prescribe such medications and treatments.

- The supervision and teaching of other personnel in the theory and performance of any of the above acts.

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* Job Description:

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* Our promise to you:

Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that  
** together
* * we are even better.

The value you'll bring to the team:

** PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**  **:*
* ** Preoperative:*
* + The ARNP/ PA will perform initial interview and assessment of patient.

+ Assist in preoperative evaluation and education.

+ The ARNP/ PA will complete all clinical documentation for surgical patients, to include consult notes, discharge notes, daily progress notes, and preoperative notes.

+ Communicates/coordinates with Pre-Admission Testing area, surgical scheduling, and nursing units.

+ Communicates any abnormal findings to Chief of Anesthesia, Attending Surgeons for inpatients and outpatients.

+ Order necessary testing or treatment within scope of license and protocols.

+ Implement treatment plans.

+ Perform patient education.

+ Communicate with all members of surgery, to include anesthesia providers and referring surgeons.

** Intraoperative:*
* + Act as a first assist in the operating room when necessary.

** Postoperative Hospitalization and Discharge:*
* + Assists with postoperative management of patients.  Under the direction of the Attending Surgeon, executes a wide range of management plans for patients.

+ Discusses the care of each patient with the Attending Surgeon, and other consult service(s) involved with the care of the patient.

+ Attends daily rounds and rounds independently on surgical patients as needed.

+ Works collaboratively with Case Management and prepares patients for discharge, including patient and family discharge teaching, continuing care, and rehabilitation arrangement in conjunction with nursing, writing discharge prescriptions, and confirming primary care or referring physician follow-up.

+ Arranges for admission to the floor (H&P, orders).

+ Identifies patients for patient optimization, empowering patients in healthcare and improving healthcare delivery.

+ Assist in compliance of Immediate Post-op notes prior to patient discharge from the PACU department

** KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED**  **:*
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Risk Management:

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