APP-APRN, Gastroenterology
Company: Catholic Medical Center
Location: Manchester
Posted on: January 9, 2021
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:Performs diversified clinical duties in support
of the Gastroenterology physician practice. Collaborates with the
Gastroenterology physicians in the delivery of care and treatment
to patients.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Under the direct
supervision of the Gastroenterology physicians and within
established Catholic Medical Center departmental policies and
procedures, the incumbent performs the following functions:Performs
minor procedures at the bedside as described by the Nurse
Practitioner (APRN) core privileges.Gathers pertinent information,
interviews patients and performs physical examinations on patients
within established standards of care and practice. Promptly reports
this information to the physicians, formulates a differential
diagnosis and plan based on this assessment.Write orders including
diagnostic tests and medication, after consultation with the
appropriate physician to accomplish a long-term plan of
care.Dictates history, physicals and surgical consults promptly,
records brief summaries in progress notes.Performs daily
assessments of patients as directed by the physicians, to include
relevant interval history, physical exam and review of objective
data.Visits patients after procedures to assess their status,
answer appropriate questions and provide emotional support to
patients and family members.Discharges patients, write
prescriptions, completes necessary paperwork and dictates discharge
summaries when directed.Recognizes and reports relevant information
that requires urgent attention.Works collaboratively and
cooperatively with all members of the multi-disciplinary
team.Demonstrates courtesy, respect and caring to patients,
families, physicians and coworkers and maintains professional
rapport with external parties and organizations.Provides and
promotes effective and compassionate care for patients and their
families.Documents physical findings and patient response on
appropriate testing worksheets and medical record.Upon completion
of an abnormal noninvasive test, collaborates with surgeon to
formulate an appropriate plan of care based on physical and
clinical findings.Communicates with referring physicians to review
abnormal test results. Documents all interactions in the patient's
medical record.Contact patients with follow up information on
abnormal testing, when directed by a physician. Documents all
interactions in the patient's medical record.Contacts patients in
response to questions and concerns. Documents all interactions in
the patient's medical record.Adheres to guidelines for appropriate
billing and coding all patient encounters. Promptly submits billing
information.Provides backup for clinical emergencies when the
rounding physician is not immediately available during regular
daytime hours.Keeps knowledge base current by reading professional
literature and attending educational programs.Assists in developing
protocols and treatment plans, which improve the delivery of care
to gastroenterology patients.Adhere to infection control, safety,
and to Universal Precaution Procedures.Identify problems and
function independently and when appropriate collaborate with others
to seek resolution.Actively participates in staff and provider
meetings.Participate in continuing education activities, read
professional journals, maintain professional affiliations and
licenses and strive to increase professional skill and
knowledge.Evaluate own practice, goals and skills, update as
needed.Ensures confidentiality of employee, legal, client/patient,
budget and all company matters.Submits CME and vacation time to the
supervisor in accordance with the practice guidelines which are
subject to change to best meet the needs of the practice.KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIESIndividuals must possess the following
knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and
demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions
of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some
other combination of skills and abilities and to possess the
necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid of
mechanical devices to safely perform the essential functions of the
job:Ability to deliver patient care in a manner that is appropriate
to the demographics and/ or specific needs of the patient
population served by the hospital.Demonstrates proficiency in
assessing, responding and adapting treatment of care to meet the
needs of the patient population served by the hospital.Ability to
exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds
of force frequently and/or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or
otherwise move objects.Ability to wear safety glasses, gloves,
gowns, masks and other safety equipment.Ability to endure periods
of heavy workload and stress.Ability to work with frequent
interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected
situations.Ability to plan and perform a wide variety of duties
requiring general knowledge of policies and procedures. Requires
considerable judgment to work independently toward general results,
devising methods, modifying or adapting standard procedures to meet
different conditions, also making decisions based on precedent and
policy.Ability to communicate effectively and establish a
cooperative, collaborative working environment.Ability to accept
constructive feedback and initiate appropriate actions to correct
situations.Ability to maintain good communications. Ability to
establish and maintain positive working relationships with
coworkers, physicians, patients, families and the public.OSHA
RATING: Category I (Exposure to blood borne pathogens)PHI ACCESS:
CompleteWORK SCHEDULE:
Keywords: Catholic Medical Center, Manchester , APP-APRN, Gastroenterology, Healthcare , Manchester, New Hampshire
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