Beth Israel Lahey Health·Needham, Alabama
The APP is responsible for the assessment, admission, stabilization, and ongoing management of ICU patients under the direction of an Intensivist. Key duties include performing diagnostic procedures, managing treatment plans, and coordinating patient discharge.
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Reporting to the Medical Director of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) the APP serves as a key clinical provider and team member in the treatment and management of Intensive Care Unit patients. They practice under the direction of the Medical Director of the ICU and other Intensivists in a manner consistent with both the Massachusetts Board and hospital policy. The APP will also work collaboratively with surgeons and/or Hospitalists on the medical-surgical floor. The APP is primarily responsible for the assessment, admission, stabilization, and ongoing management of patients in the ICU under the direction of the Intensivist.
In collaboration with the physician completes pre-admission history and physical examination. Ensures that all requisite testing is completed.
Coordinates elements of the treatment plan and assesses, evaluates and documents patient progress. Reviews patient care management issues with the Intensivist. Consults with appropriate resources as needed.
Reviews results of laboratory and other diagnostic tests and formulates an interpretation.
Insertion or removal of central venous lines, insertion of nasogastric tubes or other enteral feeding tubes, insertion of arterial lines, bladder catheterization, phlebotomy and IV insertion, and electrocardiograms.
Enters orders for the initial ICU admission and subsequent ICU care. Is responsible for making daily rounds on patients alone and/or with intensivist or surgical team; report findings to attending physician. Places orders in the EMR.
Is responsible for preparing patients for discharge and completing documentation for same. Participates in discharge conferences as appropriate/necessary. Completes patient care referrals and coordination of care as necessary.
Participates in the quality improvement/quality assurance program.
May be responsible for communicating patient hospital summary directly to referring physician.
Educates, instructs and counsels patients and families. Provides psychological, emotional and informational support to patients and families. Communicates patients' needs to appropriate team members.
Collaborates and communicates effectively and establishes good rapport with all levels of personnel.
Bachelor's degree in any field of study and completion of either a 2-year PA or NP Program required.
License Nurse Practitioner License required., or Registration Physician Assistant License required., and Certificate 1 Advanced Cardiac Life Support required.
0-1 years related work experience required.
Demonstrated analytical abilities and strong interpretative skills for integrating information from the patient history, physical exam and diagnostic data to be able to formulate a differential diagnosis and subsequent treatment plan for patients in both elective and emergent situations.
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Prior experience in ICU setting.
Ability to make decisions that are guided by precedents, policies and objectives. Regularly makes decisions and recommendations on issues affecting a department or functional area.
Ability to address problems that are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring, requiring staff input, innovative, creative, and Lean diagnostic techniques to resolve issues.
Ability to set goals and determines how to accomplish defined results with some guidelines. Manager/Director provides broad guidance and overall direction.
Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.
Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.
Ability to provide a high level of customer service and staff training to meet customer service standards and expectations for the assigned unit(s). Resolves service issues in the assigned unit(s) in a timely and respectful manner.
$70,200.00 USD - $114,600.00 USD
The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
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Requires a Bachelor's degree and completion of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with a valid state license. ACLS certification is required, along with the ability to perform heavy physical work.
Market context
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