Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Lung Transplant
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Overview
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Lung Transplant Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a leading health system known for teaching, discovery, and patient care. This position is with the Thoracic Transplant, Advanced team and supports multidisciplinary care for solid organ transplant patients and/or living donors in clinical acute care and/or ambulatory settings. Key Responsibilities
Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents complete, system-focused, or symptom-specific physical examination, assessment and plan of care. In collaboration, provides healthcare services for primary, acute and complex care of patients and manages patient’s overall care, identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses. Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures where indicated. Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions. Prescribes therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes. Utilizes evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care; Initiates appropriate referrals and consultations; Provides specialty specific consultation services upon request and within specialty scope of practice; Facilitates the patient’s transition between and within health care settings, such as admitting, transferring, and discharging patients. Technical Capabilities
Professionalism (Advanced): Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and a responsible attitude toward patients and society. Practice-Based Scholarly Inquiry and Integration (Advanced): Uses scientific evidence to investigate and improve patient care practices; maintains current knowledge through continuous learning. Interpersonal and Communication Skills (Intermediate): Establishes professional relationships with patients, families, and health care teams; communicates knowledge effectively. Patient and Family Centered Care (Advanced): Delivers compassionate, appropriate care; engages patients and families as partners in decision making; respects cultural and spiritual preferences. Clinical Knowledge and Practice (Advanced): Maintains current knowledge in biomedical, clinical, and social sciences; educates patients and teams on clinical topics. Health Systems and Policy Management (Intermediate): Demonstrates professional development and ethical practice within health systems. Position Qualifications
Certifications: LIC-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - Tennessee Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: Less than 1 year Education: Master\'s Our Nursing Philosophy
We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Benefits (Selected)
Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options Dental and/or vision plan 403(b) retirement plan Paid Time off (flex PTO) Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied) Short-Long term disability Subsidized backup childcare And many more Additional positions and related news are listed for reference but do not reflect current openings.
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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Lung Transplant Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a leading health system known for teaching, discovery, and patient care. This position is with the Thoracic Transplant, Advanced team and supports multidisciplinary care for solid organ transplant patients and/or living donors in clinical acute care and/or ambulatory settings. Key Responsibilities
Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents complete, system-focused, or symptom-specific physical examination, assessment and plan of care. In collaboration, provides healthcare services for primary, acute and complex care of patients and manages patient’s overall care, identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses. Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures where indicated. Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions. Prescribes therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes. Utilizes evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care; Initiates appropriate referrals and consultations; Provides specialty specific consultation services upon request and within specialty scope of practice; Facilitates the patient’s transition between and within health care settings, such as admitting, transferring, and discharging patients. Technical Capabilities
Professionalism (Advanced): Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and a responsible attitude toward patients and society. Practice-Based Scholarly Inquiry and Integration (Advanced): Uses scientific evidence to investigate and improve patient care practices; maintains current knowledge through continuous learning. Interpersonal and Communication Skills (Intermediate): Establishes professional relationships with patients, families, and health care teams; communicates knowledge effectively. Patient and Family Centered Care (Advanced): Delivers compassionate, appropriate care; engages patients and families as partners in decision making; respects cultural and spiritual preferences. Clinical Knowledge and Practice (Advanced): Maintains current knowledge in biomedical, clinical, and social sciences; educates patients and teams on clinical topics. Health Systems and Policy Management (Intermediate): Demonstrates professional development and ethical practice within health systems. Position Qualifications
Certifications: LIC-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - Tennessee Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: Less than 1 year Education: Master\'s Our Nursing Philosophy
We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Benefits (Selected)
Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options Dental and/or vision plan 403(b) retirement plan Paid Time off (flex PTO) Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied) Short-Long term disability Subsidized backup childcare And many more Additional positions and related news are listed for reference but do not reflect current openings.
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