GBMC HealthCare
Advanced Practitioner Outpatient - Gastroenterology
GBMC HealthCare, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Advanced Practitioner Outpatient - Gastroenterology
Base pay range: $80,363.74/yr - $133,809.66/yr
Under general supervision is accountable for the clinical management of patients.
Responsibilities
Assumes responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of patients in assigned areas.
Performs initial history and physical as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
Writes standard orders in accordance with hospital policy and writes appropriate orders related to pre-existing conditions.
Discusses with the attending physician and nursing staff any findings that may interfere with care.
Evaluates patient progress on a continuing basis and, in collaboration with the attending physician, alters treatment modalities as needed.
Evaluates nursing, medical, social and educational needs on assigned patients.
Initiates referrals to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources and documents on the progress note.
Writes progress notes for each visit documenting pertinent information regarding patient progress and treatment regime.
Writes orders appropriate to the patient's care requirements in compliance with existing contract.
Establishes medical diagnoses in compliance with contract and refers to the physician or designee those problems which require consultation, documenting same on progress note.
Makes immediate referral of acute and/or life-threatening patient conditions to physician or designee and documents physical findings and treatment plan.
Performs technical functions as covered by the job description and delegation agreement submitted to BPQA and/or MBON, approved NP agreement and in accordance with hospital policy, and documents results.
Monitors patient response related to technical function performed and documents it; acts as a clinical resource and supports hospital performance improvement initiatives.
Performs activities to meet patient/family educational needs and participates in health teaching of patient and family to include preventative health care as well as current medical condition and treatment regime.
Plans and reviews home care instructions with patient and family, including needs for service provided by community resources and hospital-based ancillary services.
Utilizes opportunities for educational advancement by pursuing activities to meet identified educational needs and those required for continuing certification, as well as attending mandatory inservice as required.
Qualifications
Education: Certified Nurse Practitioner Program OR Physician Assistant Program.
Licensures/Certifications: Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner OR Licensed Physician Assistant; Valid contract with preceptors; Completion of Healthcare Provider CPR course, yearly.
Skills: Analytical ability for assessing patients and implementing appropriate intervention; strong interpersonal skills to interact with staff, physicians, patients, and family members.
Physical Requirements: Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for extended periods; ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
Working Conditions: Normal patient care environment with potential exposure to noise, dust, temperature; exposure to adverse conditions and communicable diseases.
Patient & Workplace Safety: Knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety related to job duties.
Patient Population: Demonstrates competency in delivering age-appropriate care where applicable.
Additional Information
COVID-19 Vaccination: All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.
Equal Employment Opportunity: GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Employment details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Referral information and related job postings may appear below. For more opportunities, consider applying to similar Practitioner roles in Baltimore, MD.
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Under general supervision is accountable for the clinical management of patients.
Responsibilities
Assumes responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of patients in assigned areas.
Performs initial history and physical as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
Writes standard orders in accordance with hospital policy and writes appropriate orders related to pre-existing conditions.
Discusses with the attending physician and nursing staff any findings that may interfere with care.
Evaluates patient progress on a continuing basis and, in collaboration with the attending physician, alters treatment modalities as needed.
Evaluates nursing, medical, social and educational needs on assigned patients.
Initiates referrals to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources and documents on the progress note.
Writes progress notes for each visit documenting pertinent information regarding patient progress and treatment regime.
Writes orders appropriate to the patient's care requirements in compliance with existing contract.
Establishes medical diagnoses in compliance with contract and refers to the physician or designee those problems which require consultation, documenting same on progress note.
Makes immediate referral of acute and/or life-threatening patient conditions to physician or designee and documents physical findings and treatment plan.
Performs technical functions as covered by the job description and delegation agreement submitted to BPQA and/or MBON, approved NP agreement and in accordance with hospital policy, and documents results.
Monitors patient response related to technical function performed and documents it; acts as a clinical resource and supports hospital performance improvement initiatives.
Performs activities to meet patient/family educational needs and participates in health teaching of patient and family to include preventative health care as well as current medical condition and treatment regime.
Plans and reviews home care instructions with patient and family, including needs for service provided by community resources and hospital-based ancillary services.
Utilizes opportunities for educational advancement by pursuing activities to meet identified educational needs and those required for continuing certification, as well as attending mandatory inservice as required.
Qualifications
Education: Certified Nurse Practitioner Program OR Physician Assistant Program.
Licensures/Certifications: Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner OR Licensed Physician Assistant; Valid contract with preceptors; Completion of Healthcare Provider CPR course, yearly.
Skills: Analytical ability for assessing patients and implementing appropriate intervention; strong interpersonal skills to interact with staff, physicians, patients, and family members.
Physical Requirements: Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for extended periods; ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
Working Conditions: Normal patient care environment with potential exposure to noise, dust, temperature; exposure to adverse conditions and communicable diseases.
Patient & Workplace Safety: Knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety related to job duties.
Patient Population: Demonstrates competency in delivering age-appropriate care where applicable.
Additional Information
COVID-19 Vaccination: All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.
Equal Employment Opportunity: GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Employment details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Referral information and related job postings may appear below. For more opportunities, consider applying to similar Practitioner roles in Baltimore, MD.
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