Advanced Practice Provider, Digestive Care (inpatient)

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Based Job Description

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider - Digestive Care Reports to: Digestive Care Nurse Manager

Job Code: 727047 Approved by: Digestive Care Leadership

Department: Digestive Care Approval Date: October 2020; Updated January 2022

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program or accredited Physician Assistant program.

Experience: None

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Licensed as a Physician Assistant OR currently licensed as an APRN in the state of MN and current MN RN license

Current APP certification as Physician's Assistant OR current APRN Specialty Certification

For PA, must be approved by Minnesota Board of Medical Practice for prescription writing privileges

Current BLS

Current DEA certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must maintain CME requirements

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Ability to communicate with patients and family members

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment, including multitasking and prioritization

Ability to perform as part of a team

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with peers, students, and other health care personnel

Ability to work dependently and independently

Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and prioritizes appropriately

Ability to navigate an electronic medical record to obtain information and document care

PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: None

Experience: 1-year experience as a NP or PA, preferably in Digestive Care

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: None

POSITION

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Regions

Digestive Care is staffed by Advanced Practice Providers who are

dedicated to clinic and hospital service, as well as GI physicians

who have varying clinic rotations along with their procedural, and

hospital schedules. GI Advanced Practice Providers manage a full

patient caseload and are trusted experts in this specialized field.

They provide new patient assessment for patients with liver and

general GI disease; ongoing chronic disease management for this

patient population; and between-visit partnership with patients in

the management of their disease. These providers are an integral part

of the GI team and the patient care they provide is foundational and

essential in caring for the HealthPartners patient population with GI

and liver disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND TASKS: Percentage

Of Time:

1. Obtains history and examines patient 20%

Reviews patient's records.

Discusses patient problem with patient.

Performs examination.

Documents in patient record.

1. Orders appropriate labs and follow-up care 10%

Documents orders in patient record.

Notifies appropriate personnel to carry out orders.

1. Discusses with and instructs patient and family members regarding treatment and follow-up. 20%

Documents in patient record.

Provides written instructions to patients (patient education).

1. Communicates and follows up with patients in between clinic visits. 10%

Reviews lab and test results.

Makes recommendations for treatment next steps and modifications.

May include Scheduled Telephone Visits.

1. Interacts with other healthcare professionals. 10%

Obtains pertinent patient information.

Obtains consults.

Provides feedback or instructions.

1. Completes all required paperwork in a timely fashion. 10%

Maintains and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.

Posts tests and examination results.

1. Collaborates and coordinates with other health professionals. 5%

Makes and accepts referrals to/from, consults with, cooperates with and refers to all other types of healthcare providers, including primary and specialty care physicians, nurse practitioners and other allied personnel.

Discriminates between situations requiring independent management, collaborative management with physician or further referral.

Collaborates with physicians when unusual incidents or changes in patient condition occur.

Coordinates care involving other healthcare providers.

Functions as mentor/resource and educator for other healthcare team and staff.

1. Coordinates flow of Inpatient Service. 5%

Reviews daily patient lists.

Prioritizes consultations and rounding schedule according to established parameters.

Develops and reviews work plan for the day with rounding physician partner.

Communicates regularly with partner Inpatient APP to coordinate consult services and to balance workloads.

Assists in the assignment of residents and students as necessary.

1. Discusses and develops diagnosis and treatment plan with staff gastroenterologist. 5%

Assesses and completes H&P on new consults as selected/assigned.

Orders diagnostic testing as indicated.

Evaluates treatment for assigned patients and communicates information to physician partner.

Designs follow-up plan for patients to be seen in the clinic when discharged from the hospital.

Documents assessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up plan in the electronic medical record.

1. Discusses with and instructs patient/family members regarding treatment and follow-up. 5%

Interacts with patients and family members to involve them in the plan of care.

Educates patient/family members regarding diagnosis and treatment and documents this in the electronic medical record.

Prescribes medications as indicated.

ORGANIZATIONAL

EXPECTATIONS:

Values

All

team members are expected to demonstrate our values:

Excellence:

We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.

Compassion:

We care and show empathy and respect for each person.

Partnership:

We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.

Integrity:

We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.

We

are committed to living our values. That means our patients and

families can expect certain things from each of us:

They

can expect us to be their partner and treat them with dignity and

respect. They can expect us to listen carefully and give good, timely

information. They can expect us to do our best to provide affordable,

coordinated, high quality care and services that are easy to find and

simple to use. They can expect safe, clean spaces. And they can

expect that we will do our very best to earn their trust by being

open and honest, and keeping our word.

Additional

Expectations:

Complies

with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides

input on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment.

Maintains

regular and timely attendance

Protects

confidentiality

Demonstrates

participation in and support of the organization's Corporate

Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education

and training and complying with the organization's policies and

procedures.

Timely

completion of all mandatory education and organizational

requirements (i.e. licensure/certification, Employee Health and

Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.)

POPULATION

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

X Yes No Does this employee have direct patient contact?

If

"Yes," departments will need to determine the appropriate

competencies in their areas for their specific patient populations.

Examples of items that can be

included are:

*Identifies

expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or

situation specific to the needs of the population served.

*Communicates

effectively with patients, families and team members.

*Integrates

practices that supports patient safety, acknowledges variations in

populations served.

*Anticipates

the needs of the population served as well as the unique

characteristics of the communities served.

*Anticipates

the needs of the population in providing cultural responsive care and

develops an individualized plan for patients and families.

LEADERSHIP

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Please

describe the degree to which the position directs the work of others

or coordinates workflow of a clinic, department or functional area.

If applicable, indicate the number of people and the titles for which

this position directly and/or indirectly directs the work of others

or coordinates workflow.

None

PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS:

Please

list any physical requirements necessary

to the performance of this job (e.g. lifting, carrying, stretching,

sitting or standing for long periods of time). Please specify

details such as number of pounds expected to lift, number of hours

must be on feet, etc.

Stands

and walks up to 90% of shift while delivering patient care and

treatment activities. Bends, reaches, twists and stoops frequently

while performing these same activities. Performs seated or standing

work at a computer screen up to 50% of shift. Uses hands and fingers

daily while using equipment, performing treatments and keyboarding.

Pushing and/or pulling may be required when transporting patients and

equipment, performing CPR, or when intervening with patients. Low

level work can occur when performing CPR or wheelchair footrest

adjustments.

ENVIRONMENTAL

CONDITIONS:

Please

list unusual environmental conditions, if any (e.g. extremely cramped

quarters, noise, fumes, gases, extreme heat/cold, etc.).

Exposure

to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing

radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a

clinic environment.

EQUIPMENT:

Please

list the equipment used in this position.

Medical

dictation equipment, computer, telephone, miscellaneous medical

equipment.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

1 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$53.41 - $80.11 / Hourly

Postal Code

55107

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

124221

Job Benefits

Not specified