Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.
VMG Nurse Practitioner (NP)/VMG Physician Assistant (PA)-Center for Human Nutrit
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Overview
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center
: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization:
GI Medicine Job Summary
The nurse practitioner (NP) within the acute care hospital setting works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. The NP functions primarily as a hospitalist in an inpatient setting, managing the care of acute/complex chronically ill patients. The NP is typically on a service aligned team managing the patient care from step down to discharge. The NP may have responsibilities for the same patient population during follow up outpatient visits. The NP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice/education and provides an environment of safe quality care. The NP demonstrates an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical/technical competence, sound clinical judgment, professional communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is responsible for professional development and competency validation. Responsibilities
Assessment of Health Status Perform and document in the medical record a complete history and physical examination for acute and complex chronically ill patients. Order and collect data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated. Serve as the first responder for both nursing and house staff in the event of patient status changes, orders, and in situations requiring procedural and resuscitative interventions. Assess risks associated with the care of the acute and complex chronically ill patient including medication side effects, immobility, impaired nutrition, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, immunocompetence, invasive interventions and diagnostic procedures. Coordinate daily rounds with the Attending physician teams, present 24 hour patient report, collaborate in plan of care, and follow assigned patient population throughout the day. Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care team in making diagnoses of acute and complex chronic conditions. Manage diagnostic tests through ordering, interpretation, performance, and supervision. Formulate differential diagnoses by priority. Diagnose complications and order appropriate interventions Identify expected outcomes from diagnosis, and formulate and document a plan of care to address complex acute and chronic health care needs. Utilize evidenced based practice guidelines or protocols in an individualized, dynamic plan of care that can be applied across the continuum. Implement and modify plan of care Prescribe diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes. Manage further diagnostic tests through ordering, interpretation, performance, and supervision. May perform advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation including minor suturing, complex wound management, line and tube placements and removals. Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care team. Facilitate and communicate with patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care across the inpatient and outpatient continuum of care. Document key components of patient's progress via daily progress notes, transfer and discharge summaries, and clinic notes where applicable. Ensure documentation is timely and meets acute care compliance standards and captures patient acuity. Demonstrate professional practice behaviors including precepting/mentoring, education and instruction of students, nursing staff, nurses, graduates and novice nurse practitioners. Seek opportunities for active engagement in research and the analysis of evidenced based practice. Actively participate in Grand Rounds, APN council meetings, faculty and unit meetings, M&M presentations. Maintain CEUs and membership in a professional organization. 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. As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered: 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 – Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program! Achieve the Remarkable
Learn more about VUMC Nursing. Please note this description reflects the current organization and could be subject to change. Position Qualifications
Lic-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - Tennessee Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience Experience Level:
Less than 1 year Education:
Master\'s Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center
: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization:
GI Medicine Job Summary
The nurse practitioner (NP) within the acute care hospital setting works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. The NP functions primarily as a hospitalist in an inpatient setting, managing the care of acute/complex chronically ill patients. The NP is typically on a service aligned team managing the patient care from step down to discharge. The NP may have responsibilities for the same patient population during follow up outpatient visits. The NP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice/education and provides an environment of safe quality care. The NP demonstrates an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical/technical competence, sound clinical judgment, professional communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is responsible for professional development and competency validation. Responsibilities
Assessment of Health Status Perform and document in the medical record a complete history and physical examination for acute and complex chronically ill patients. Order and collect data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated. Serve as the first responder for both nursing and house staff in the event of patient status changes, orders, and in situations requiring procedural and resuscitative interventions. Assess risks associated with the care of the acute and complex chronically ill patient including medication side effects, immobility, impaired nutrition, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, immunocompetence, invasive interventions and diagnostic procedures. Coordinate daily rounds with the Attending physician teams, present 24 hour patient report, collaborate in plan of care, and follow assigned patient population throughout the day. Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care team in making diagnoses of acute and complex chronic conditions. Manage diagnostic tests through ordering, interpretation, performance, and supervision. Formulate differential diagnoses by priority. Diagnose complications and order appropriate interventions Identify expected outcomes from diagnosis, and formulate and document a plan of care to address complex acute and chronic health care needs. Utilize evidenced based practice guidelines or protocols in an individualized, dynamic plan of care that can be applied across the continuum. Implement and modify plan of care Prescribe diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes. Manage further diagnostic tests through ordering, interpretation, performance, and supervision. May perform advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation including minor suturing, complex wound management, line and tube placements and removals. Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care team. Facilitate and communicate with patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care across the inpatient and outpatient continuum of care. Document key components of patient's progress via daily progress notes, transfer and discharge summaries, and clinic notes where applicable. Ensure documentation is timely and meets acute care compliance standards and captures patient acuity. Demonstrate professional practice behaviors including precepting/mentoring, education and instruction of students, nursing staff, nurses, graduates and novice nurse practitioners. Seek opportunities for active engagement in research and the analysis of evidenced based practice. Actively participate in Grand Rounds, APN council meetings, faculty and unit meetings, M&M presentations. Maintain CEUs and membership in a professional organization. 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. As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered: 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 – Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program! Achieve the Remarkable
Learn more about VUMC Nursing. Please note this description reflects the current organization and could be subject to change. Position Qualifications
Lic-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - Tennessee Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience Experience Level:
Less than 1 year Education:
Master\'s Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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