Location: Lubbock,TX, USA
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Hospitalist- UMC Main Campus
7P-7A
7 on then 7 off
The Advanced Practice Provider II is responsible for assessing patient needs and assisting in the implementation of patient care under the direction of the department Medical Director and department Nurse Director or supervising physician.
Job Specific Responsibilities:
Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:
* Admissions (3 admissions with a day admit, 3 admissions with the swing shift, and 5 admissions with a night admitter)
* Works collaboratively with Hospitalist and primary care physician to perform patient assessments, provide evaluation and consultation for patients being admitted and treated at UMC
* Performs examinations/ procedures approved by Medical Director or licensed Hospitalist and documents accordingly in patient's progress notes
* Coordinate with nursing staff to develop treatment plans consistent with patient's condition and appropriately order medications, activities, diet, any amendments to current treatment plans, post care, etc
* Facilitate patient discharges on behalf of Hospitalist or primary attending physician
* Maintain compliance related to patient orders, records, treatments plans, etc.., according to UMC policies, procedures, and standards set forth by Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
* All other assigned duties related to patient plan of care
Education and Experience:
* Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
* 3 years of nurse or nurse practitioner experience, preferably in a multidisciplinary hospital setting
Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations
* Current valid APRN (Advance Practice Nurse) license
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to apply the theory of an Advance Practice Provider under the bylaws of Texas Board
* Effective communicator verbally and in writing; Must speak, read, and write English
* Possess analytical skills to evaluate care needs, ability to gather relevant clinical data, perform thorough physical examinations, and assist with clinical patient management.
* Possess a high degree of accuracy in carrying out prescriptions, receiving and translating information, charting, and reporting
* Able to work long hours, various shifts as assigned to meet the department's business needs
Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships
This position requires close interaction with the medical staff, nursing staff and ancillary areas in order to maintain a quality multi-disciplinary approach to care of the critically ill patient.
Physical Capabilities
Work requires walking and standing most of assigned shift. Visual acuity, adequate hand/eye coordination, fine motor skills, talking and hearing are essential for this role. May be required to lift up to 50pounds
Environmental/Working Conditions
This position is mostly subject to inside environmental conditions, however, may be required to be outdoors occasionally. Occasionally, may require work with chemical hazards (i.e., sprays, mists, vapors and fumes). Hours may be long, irregular, and subject to call back on weekends or emergency call.
UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
* Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*