APP HOSPITALIST
- Pavilion 1, BC, Canada
Full-time
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APP HOSPITALIST
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Olathe Medical Pavilion A
Position Summary / Career Interest
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Hospitalist role manages health problems and coordinates health care in intensive care or acute care in-patient settings with expanded coverage. These APPs deliver patient care and medical services to individuals, families and groups by utilizing standards of care in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations to assess health status, diagnose medical conditions, develop medical plan of care, implement treatments and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with collaborative/sponsoring physician as described in a Collaborative Practice Agreement.
Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions
Full time
Job Requisition ID
R-59448
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APP HOSPITALIST
Varies
Olathe Medical Pavilion A
Position Summary / Career Interest
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Hospitalist role manages health problems and coordinates health care in intensive care or acute care in-patient settings with expanded coverage. These APPs deliver patient care and medical services to individuals, families and groups by utilizing standards of care in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations to assess health status, diagnose medical conditions, develop medical plan of care, implement treatments and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with collaborative/sponsoring physician as described in a Collaborative Practice Agreement.
Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions
- Able to evaluate medical problems of clients in the assigned specialty practice setting and appropriately requests consultation of other specialties when indicated.
- Provides education to patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications pertinent to the patient’s condition.
- Creates diagnostically appropriate treatment plans
- Documents all medical evaluation, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with NCQA, The Joint Commission, state regulatory standards and evidenced-based standards of care.
- Maintains documentation compliance for appropriate coding and billing.
- Facilitates evaluation of records by physician(s), peers and quality standards according to protocols and receives and implements constructive directives.
- May refer complex and high priority cases to collaborating physician with regards to complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, complicated therapeutic problems and re-evaluation of chronic conditions.
- Provides medical and emergency interventions appropriate to the client’s needs; prescribes and monitors medications appropriate to the diagnosis; orders and monitors the appropriateness of emergency interventions.
- Maintains collegiality with all members of the inter-disciplinary team.
- Utilizes appropriate chain-of-command and communicates with specialty practice Program Director, APP Director and Medical Director of any clinical issue and contributes to quality improvement or process improvement as necessary.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
- Master's Degree in Physician Assistant OR
- Master Degree Nursing from accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs OR
- Doctor of Nursing Practice from accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs
- Age appropriate training for “population served” may depend on APRN/PA program training and may require additional training as determined by the department.
- Previous APRN or PA experience
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - State Board of Nursing Copy of the current advance practice license for the State of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice locations) OR
- Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) - State Board of Healing Arts Copy of the current advance practice license for the State of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice locations)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) if working in the ICU
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Advanced practice certification required. APRNs may obtain within one year of date of hire; Specific certification may be required depending on specialty
Full time
Job Requisition ID
R-59448
Important Information For You To Know As You Apply
- The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
- The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.
- Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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Responsibilities
Assess and diagnose patients in acute or intensive care settings, develop and implement treatment plans, prescribe and monitor medications, and provide appropriate emergency interventions. Document care, educate patients and families, coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to quality improvement.
Requirements
Requires a master's degree in physician assistant studies or advanced practice nursing, or a Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited advanced practice nursing program. Applicants must hold the applicable Kansas and/or Missouri APRN or PA license and advanced practice certification; ACLS is required for ICU work, and BLS is required.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Medical Diagnosis
- Treatment Planning
- Acute Care
- Intensive Care
- Medication Management
- Emergency Interventions
- Patient and Family Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Medical Coding and Billing
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Referral and Consultation
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Advanced Practice Provider
- Hospitalist
- Acute Care
- Intensive Care
- Inpatient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Medical Diagnosis
- Treatment Planning
- Medication Management
- Emergency Interventions
- Patient Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Medical Coding
- Medical Billing
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Quality Improvement
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Physician Assistant
- Kansas License
- Missouri License
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- American Heart Association
- Evidence-Based Care
- NCQA
- The Joint Commission