Advanced Practice Provider - Congenital Heart - PA
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: July 31, 2022
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Job Description:
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health
and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:
An Advanced Practice Provider (APP) functions as part of the
interdisciplinary healthcare team in accordance with privileges
approved by the credentialing committee to provide high quality,
cost effective care to patients within the APPs scope of practice
in collaboration with a supervising physician. The APP reflects the
mission, vision, and values of the organization, and complies with
all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and other regulatory
and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities:
1. Clinical - Provides diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical and
preventative care, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon.
Performs first assist duties, including ensuring all needed
equipment and supplies are present. Actively incorporates
evidence-based hospital initiatives to improve patient care.
Conducts preventive health screening based on age, history and
patient needs. Consistently derives correct diagnoses through
synthesis of clinical data and proper selection and interpretation
of diagnostic studies. Revises the plan of care to meet the
changing needs of the patient. Consistently maintains high
productivity according to identified standards. Leads/participates
in projects to improve productivity.
2. Professionalism - Interacts with patients and families in a
respectful, courteous and timely fashion using appropriate
communication for the patient and situation. Interacts
collaboratively with coworkers, other team members and staff in a
respectful, courteous, and timely fashion appropriate to patient
care needs and situations. Responds quickly to meet customer needs
and resolve problems. Accepts responsibility for outcomes of one's
work. Shares responsibility for overall workload with team
members.
3. Quality/Research - Engages in daily continuous quality
improvement by identifying and implementing processes for
improvement. Consults with management in assessment,
problem-solving, decision-making, and evaluating clinical/system
issues and models of care. Leads interdisciplinary teams to provide
integrated delivery of patient care services. Initiates and revises
protocol(s) or guideline(s) to reflect evidence-based changes in
care management Works to influence policy-making bodies to improve
patient care. Develops new clinical programs or services within the
department/unit/clinic to improve patient care.
4. Leadership - Provides instruction to physicians, housestaff,
nursing, ancillaries and/or students including but not limited to
precepting, shadowing, lectures, training classes, CE, rounds,
morning report, and or staff meetings. Participates in
community/network outreach programs. Develops/leads
community/network outreach programs. Demonstrates both an
understanding of the contexts and system in which healthcare is
provided and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve and
optimize health care delivery. Leads/participates in systems
improvements.
5. Education - Appropriately and professionally educates clients
and/or families regarding medical condition, treatment, and
follow-up. Collaborates with clinicians, staff, and students to
promote continuity and patient/family centered care. Develops
educational materials based on learning needs of clinicians, staff,
and students. Provide education/instruction to physicians,
housestaff, nursing, ancillaries and/or students. Actively
recognizes and participates in identification and achievement of
self-learning needs. Attends education programs based on identified
learning needs.
Other InformationOther information:
Education Requirements:
--- Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice
Provider (APRN or PA) program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
--- Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse
Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist
Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse
Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina. Board certification if
required by the Department.
Professional Experience Requirements:
--- Three (3) years of experience as First Assist in Cardiac
Surgery.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
--- Demonstrated clinical competency. Effective leadership skills.
Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and
collaboratively. Demonstrated written and verbal communication and
strong analytical skills. Effective interaction to ensure the
successful care of patients in the clinical setting. Documentation
in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.
Job DetailsLegal Employer: -STATEEntity: UNC Faculty Physicians
Organization Unit: SOM CT -Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Schedule: Day JobLocation of
Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Keywords: UNC Health Care, Chapel Hill , Advanced Practice Provider - Congenital Heart - PA, Other , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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