APRN - Hospitalists SVN FT

Job Summary:

Contributes to the fulfillment of

the St. Vincent Health System mission and vision and the strategic initiatives

of St. Vincent Health System by providing medical care to patients under the

direction of a supervising hospitalist.

Provides a comprehensive assessment of the patient's medical, physical

and psychological status, develops medical care plans, implements and manages a

treatment plan, periodically assesses patient's medical needs, and provides

patient education and counseling.

Essential Duties:

(1)

Functions within the scope of practice as

defined within state regulations. The

APN/PA scope of practice will be defined by the collaborative agreement as

completed with the collaborating physician.

(2)

Adheres to patient confidentiality,

infection prevention, safety and security measures, and all other hospital

policies and procedures.

(3)

Models St. Vincent core values.

(4)

Works effectively and collaboratively in a

diverse and multi-cultural environment.

(5)

Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members in providing medical

care for the patient. Communicates with

supervising hospitalists to establish and update plan of care on both

hospitalist admissions and hospitalist consults.

(6)

Assesses the medical, physical and

psychological status of patients by reviewing patient records, obtaining a

comprehensive problem-oriented health history, performing a physical

examination of appropriate complexity, and ordering and evaluating appropriate laboratory,

radiology, EKG's and other diagnostic studies as medically indicated.

(7)

Interprets available data in order to

establish a preliminary diagnosis and develop a treatment plan according to

evidence-based guidelines.

(8)

Coordinates acquisition of outpatient

records from primary care providers and specialists

(9)

Facilitates the admission process entering

admission orders, reconciling admit medications, calling consults, and

dictating and/or electronically documenting H&Ps in a timely fashion. Updates patients, family, nurses and other

healthcare providers of plan of care.

(10)

Performs daily rounds with and without

supervising physician ensuring that all lab work, diagnostic work, and other

tests are being done in a timely manner.

Facilitates getting results of tests to the hospitalist to augment

patient care and help accelerate the diagnostic and treatment process.

(11)

Serves as liaison and facilitator of

medical and social information among supervising hospitalist, staff members, other

physicians, patients, and families.

(12)

Proactively coordinates disposition

planning with hospitalists, social service, care management, therapists,

patients, and families to promote timely discharges.

(13)

Instructs patient and family regarding

medication and treatment. Provides

appropriate patient education and counseling as to health maintenance, disease

prevention, nutrition, and lifestyle changes.

Assists patients and caregivers in identifying and utilizing community

and other resources which will meet patient and family needs and lead to

optimum health.

(14)

Facilitates discharge process by preparing

discharge orders. Reconciles medications

at discharge and executes electronic/written/verbal prescriptions for

medications including controlled substances within scope. Performs discharge summary as requested by

supervising hospitalist.

(15)

Fosters quality transitions of care by assuring

follow up visits with primary care physicians and appropriate specialists are made.

Helps ensure that primary care physician and appropriate specialists receive

discharge summaries and any other relevant hospital reports. Follow up phone calls to discharged patients

at request of physician or by protocol.

(16)

Maintains comprehensive and complete

medical records assuring that records are accurate and current. Updates diagnoses, problem lists, and

medication lists as needed.

(17)

Provides complete and appropriate

information for billing purposes.

Assures that all physician and nursing documentation is present to meet

appropriate charge level.

(18)

Completes necessary prior authorizations.

(19)

Maintains availability in person, by

email, and by cell phone/pager as required, including sharing call duty in the hospital

and/or from home as required. Works as a

team player in creating and adjusting work schedules with other physician

extenders and supervising hospitalists.

Cross-covers other physician extenders as necessary.

(20)

Takes responsibility for assuring

patient/family satisfaction.

(21)

Works to exceed national benchmarks for

quality care delivery, cost containment, and length of stay for various disease

states.

(22)

Assures the effective utilization of

standing order sets and checklists intended to maximize efficiency, minimize iatrogenic

complications, ensure adherence to core measures, reduce mortality, reduce

readmissions, and optimize patient autonomy.

(23)

Collects quality, efficiency, and

satisfaction data as well as performs chart audits as requested to help advance

hospitalist group goals.

(24)

Provides opportunistic education to

hospital nurses and other staff while conducting patient care and administers planned

staff education sessions as required.

(25)

Attends monthly hospitalist meetings,

journal clubs, billing and documentation education, assigned committee

meetings, and other necessary sessions conducted for or by the hospitalist

group.

(26)

Demonstrates commitment to further

professional development by planning, attending, or participating in continuing

educational programs and professional association groups and meetings.

(27)

Other duties as assigned by supervising

physician or hospitalist medical director that are within the scope of practice

of an APN/PA.

Experience

Previous

experience as a hospital-based nurse practitioner or physician assistant is

desirable but not required.

Education/Licensure

Current Nurse Practitioner

Licensure in Arkansas

Collaborative Agreement with

supervising physician.

Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA) certificate and ability to maintain said certificate.

ACLS

or ACLS instructor certification is required upon hire.