Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
Position reports to President of Trinity Health MidAtlantic Medical Group
Position Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner works closely with the collaborating physician to coordinate a course of treatment for general surgical and bariatric surgical patients: perform histories, physical exams, order labs and interpret results to formulate a diagnosis or treatment plan. The Nurse Practitioner is a full-time employee and as such is expected to spend at an average of 40 hours per week performing the duties of this position.
Essential Duties
- Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision and Values in behaviors, practices and decisions.
- Recognizes special needs/concerns of populations served and adjusts communication accordingly, i.e., language barrier, diminished hearing, concrete terms, etc.
o Creates a safe and therapeutic environment that supports the special needs of the population served.
o Demonstrates effective abuse free verbal and non-verbal communication with residents/patients, their families, visitors and staff i.e., communicates in a respectful manner according to residential patient's stage of development and cultural background.
- Actively participates in staff meetings and/or committee on a regular basis.
- Arrives on time for work and maintains good attendance.
- Wears appropriate attire and presents a neat appearance, complies with Dress Code policy.
- Fully understands and complies with organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
- Aware of access to policies on PolicyTech, HRHQ (i.e., Administrative Manual, HR policies, etc.)
o Seeks information and clarity when unsure of policy prior to initiating procedure.
o Maintains current immunization and other Employee Health requirements.
o Adheres to the Substance Misuse policy. Reports any signs of impairment, suspicious behavior or diversion of drugs to supervisor promptly.
- Protects all written and electronic patient information from view.
o Shreds/"Shred It" all discarded patient related documents.
o Adheres to the Statement of Confidentiality and all requirements as outlined in the HIPAA policies and procedure.
- Ensures that all equipment is in proper working order and takes malfunctioning equipment out of service. Report malfunctions promptly.
- Maintains a safe, neat clutter free work environment.
o Assumes ownership of cleanliness and neatness of work area and throughout the organization
- Reports errors, environmental hazards and injuries to supervisor promptly
o Responds appropriately to fire drills, codes, etc.
o Can locate and reference Emergency/Disaster Preparedness policies and resources.
o Demonstrates ability to prevent, recognize and report abuse.
o Demonstrates ability to prevent, recognize and report infant/child abductions.
o Demonstrates awareness of Safety Haven Protocol
o Recognizes patients at risk for falls and follows prevention interventions.
o Recognizes and responds to changes in patient condition - "Rapid Response" /Code
- Seeks to resolve conflicts in a respectful way.
- Fully shares information that people need to do their job. Expresses ideas, opinions and reactions constructively
- Maintains an environment free of discrimination and harassment.
o Reports disruptive clinician behavior in support of "Zero Tolerance" of disruptive behavior.
o Supports non-retaliation for reporting disruptive behaviors.
- Participates in continuing education and shows initiative for self-development and documents appropriately.
- Supports the orientation process.
- Seeks out information and shares information and expertise with co-workers.
- Understands role with patient and family education (if appropriate)
- Provides the patient/family with appropriate educational materials and information (if appropriate)
- Provides patient care consistent with Pennsylvania regulations and guidelines governing the licensure and prescriptive authority.
- Function to the full level of the Advanced Practice Clinician's license and within the scope of practice predicated by the certifying body.
- Notify supervising physician of any patient’s medical condition that falls outside scope of practice.
- Adhere to the terms of the supervising physician agreement and prescriptive authority in performance of duties, including the prescribing and dispensing of medications.
- Maintains all training and education to maintain licensure and certifications.
- Completes submits all documentation required to maintain licensure and certification.
- Articulates and promotes to other health care providers and public, the role of the Advanced Practitioner within the healthcare team.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provides general surgical and bariatric surgical services in the ambulatory and inpatient care settings at Mercy Fitzgerald.
- Consults with physician, as appropriate, based on information obtained from patient's history, physical exam, lab and testing results.
- Communicates with patient all results of testing and lab as per Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Policy.
- Communicates directly, clearly and regularly with other physicians on clinical and patient management issues so as to facilitate good patient care and efficient operations of the practice.
- Treats all practice employees with respect and communicates with all practice employees in a professional manner.
- Demonstrates cultural competence in all interactions with patients, caregivers, and other members of the team.
- Provides care that is respectful and responsive to all cultural and linguistic needs.
- Always maintain HIPPA compliance.
- Completes documentation within 48 hours in accordance with network policy.
- Demonstrates accuracy in billing as evidenced by successful completion of annual billing and coding modules and internal compliance audits.
- Performs designated procedures independently.
o Conducts patient evaluation and examinations during office visits including medical histories, assessing risks for surgery, and preparing patients to see the physician.
o Suture removal.
o Drainage of abscess and assist in office procedures.
o Wound care
- Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities!
- Ensures continuity of care for all patients admitted on the hospital service and in the outpatient setting.
- Provides support and education to patients and their families by explaining procedures, answering the questions, follow up with them post-operatively and otherwise helping them navigate the system to assure the best outcome.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Utilize quality assurance standards and programs: evaluate client care through use of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
- Informs patient about health status, treatments, and prognosis through teaching and counseling.
- Submit all required billing documentation daily and shall include all information required to bill for the services provided.
- Complete all chart documentation by the completion of the clinical session utilizing the electronic medical record application.
- Comply with all policies and procedures promulgated by the employed network management and included in the Policy and Procedure Manual.
- Comply with all quality measures from 3rd party payors and work to achieve compliance with agreed upon organizational targets and network performance.
- During office hours review all telephone messages from patients:
- Prescription refills
- Urgent patient problems
- Calls that require physician action
- Provides office manager with a list of all clinical supplies needed.
- Communicate effectively with all members of the practice.
- Share knowledge and expertise though staff meetings, in services and involvement in professional organizations.
- Displays a willingness to always work as a team.
- Maintains a productive relationship with other physician practices, departments and external contacts.
- Projects an image of professionalism in appearance and conduct.
- Provides ongoing clinical education to ensure they are correctly preparing patients for their visits and that they are correctly obtaining vital signs.
- Provides feedback to the collaborative physician and the office manager of any medical assistants having problems performing their clinical responsibilities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner degree program.
- Active medical staff privileges at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in good standing
Completes all required CEUs.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
