Advanced Practice Provider- Wound Clinic

Overview

Nebraska Methodist Health System focuses on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that sets us apart by helping families, delivering compassionate care, and supporting patients and families. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued.

Job Summary

Location:

Advanced Wound Center Methodist Jennie Edmundson
Address: 201 Ridge St. Suite 206, Council Bluffs IA

Work Shift:

M-F 8a-4:30p

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Perform primary health care for patients by utilizing the processes of assessment and diagnosis of health status.
• Obtain patient's medical and history information, data collection is prioritized according to immediate condition or needs.
• Perform physical exam and determine patient's mental status.
• Develop and implement treatment, follow-up and evaluation plans for patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines as appropriate and provide regular and consistent feedback.
• Use appropriate assessment techniques & diagnostic information. Perform tests relevant to patient condition and record findings.
• Order appropriate ancillary tests.
• Derive diagnosis from the assessment data and diagnostic information as data becomes available.
• Use new or additional data to form a treatment plan.
• Perform telephone triage to determine patient condition and provide appropriate consultation scheduling appointments when needed.
• Incorporate research into clinical practice as appropriate.

Implement interventions consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.

• Apply established therapeutic practices to patient's problem.
• Administer medications and immunizations using the appropriate method and with physician oversight if applicable.
• Prescribe medications according to Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA.
• Generate referrals to appropriate services as needed to further diagnose and/or progress of care.

Evaluate patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.

• Evaluate the patient's capabilities and/or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions.
• Recognize and address patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental).
• Return patient telephone calls.
• Monitor outcomes and document patient response to interventions.
• Seek out new treatment methods necessary to ensure patient progress.

Provide patient and family teaching and education specific to the patient's health care.

• Proper use of medication and health/illness prevention to ensure adequate knowledge/awareness.
• Interview and advise specific to patient needs.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to family regarding need for patient information on a timely basis.
• Work collaboratively with physicians and other team members to provide appropriate patient education geared to the patient's needs and family's ability to provide care.
• Use adult learning principles for teaching purposes, checking for understanding and availability for follow-up questions.
• Recommend references and resources such as printed materials, online, community and other information sources to fulfill the family's need for education.

Maintain professional behavior in attitudes, demeanor, and interactions to achieve the organization’s mission.

• Communicate effectively with physicians, staff and patients.
• Be approachable and professional in working with other health professionals, patients and their families.
• Maintain a professional appearance, behavior, and work environment.
• Initiate action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risks to patients, families or hospital/clinic employees.
• Communicate unresolved issues to appropriate personnel.
• Serve as a role model in the provision of emerging care and as a reliable/knowledgeable resource for staff.
• Participate in meetings, research on special projects and professional organizations.

Compliance and Professional Standards

• Comply with bylaws, rules and regulations pertaining to Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants.
• Know and follow organization policy & procedures.
• Follow Medical Protocols for professional…