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Advanced Practice Provider in General Surgery

2 months ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Full time
Advanced Practice Provider in General Surgery (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Role Overview:

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) operates within a dynamic acute care environment, collaborating closely with a diverse healthcare team to deliver exceptional patient care in the General Surgery department.


Key Responsibilities:


Assessment & Management:

  • Conducts thorough history and physical examinations, ensuring accurate documentation in patient records.
  • Utilizes appropriate assessment techniques to gather relevant diagnostic information.
  • Evaluates risks associated with the management of acute and complex chronic patients, including medication side effects and nutritional concerns.
  • Assists in the operating room as needed and performs bedside procedures.

Diagnosis:


  • Collaborates with the healthcare team to establish diagnoses for complex health conditions.
  • Oversees diagnostic testing, including ordering and interpreting results.
  • Develops prioritized differential diagnoses.
  • Identifies complications and initiates appropriate interventions.

Care Planning:


  • Determines expected outcomes based on diagnoses and formulates comprehensive care plans for complex health needs.
  • Employs evidence-based guidelines to create individualized care strategies.
  • Implements and adjusts care plans as necessary.
  • Prescribes diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
  • May perform advanced procedures as per established competencies.

Communication & Collaboration:


  • Maintains effective communication with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Engages with patients and families to ensure continuity of care across settings.

Documentation:


  • Accurately documents patient progress through daily notes and summaries.
  • Ensures documentation meets compliance standards and reflects patient acuity.

Professional Development:


  • Exhibits professional behaviors, including mentoring and educating graduate students.
  • Seeks opportunities for research involvement and evidence-based practice analysis.
  • Maintains continuing education credits and professional organization memberships.

Qualifications:


  • Master's Degree in a relevant field.
  • National Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
  • Preferred certification as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA).
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

At Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We value the contributions of all individuals and encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds.