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Description
The APP is a member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the evaluation and treatment of trauma/surgical critical care patients. Utilizing advanced knowledge and clinical expertise, the APP acts as a clinician, coordinator, consultant, educator, leader and researcher. This position reports directly to the Medical Director of the Southern Illinois Trauma Center who in turns reports to Chair of the Division of General Surgery who in turn reports to the Chair of the Department of Surgery.
Examples of Duties
- Coordinates delivery of care for patients seen in the hospital with physicians and other health care professionals.
- Utilizes physical assessment and data evaluation skills to assess patient status and documents findings and treatment plans.
- Documents and communicates to physicians the needs of patients and family members.
- Participates in, plans, develops, organizes and evaluates the programs and protocols in Trauma/Surgical Critical Care for continuity of care.
- Develops implements and reviews medical protocols relating to transfer of Trauma/Critical Surgical Care patients from referring institutions.
- Participates in the interpretation of assessment data in order to determine actual or potential problems.
- Assists in the formulation of plan of care with physicians and other health care professionals. Plans, implements, documents, and evaluates interventions based on assessed needs.
- Facilitates continuity of care through the referral of patients and contacts the referring physicians via appropriate electronic and print methods.
- Acts as a patient and family advocate and utilizes problem solving techniques.
- Rounds on hospitalized patients in order to assure the current care and transition of patients between hospital, home and outpatient care.
- Responds appropriately in emergency situations including presence in the trauma bays, emergency department, general hospital floor and ICUs.
- One weekend a month, daytime only provide morning rounding, note writing, possible bedside procedures (ex. Removing chest tubes)
- Maintains active ATLS provider status
- Reports actual or potential risk management situations utilizing the hospital notification system.
- Performs procedures as instructed by the surgeon in the clinic and in the hospital as designated by hospital privileges
- A. Provides patient and family education based on assessed need regarding the diagnosis, treatment, protocols and diagnostic testing in the area of Trauma/ Surgical Critical Care.
- Teaches patients and family members regarding post-ICU, post-hospitalization, and postoperative care.
- Develops, reviews, and evaluates a wide range of patient educational materials related to the area of health relating to Trauma/Surgical Critical Care
- Provides and participates in professional educational activities related to Trauma/Surgical Critical Care patients/
- Applies a scientific process to advance the service provided to patients.
- Participates with the physicians and data manager in the enrollment and maintenance of patients on designated research protocols related to health and prevention.
- Through appropriate committees, initiates and participates in nursing and interdisciplinary research.
- Participates with nursing and other colleagues in the publication of approved research findings.
- Recognizes and utilizes opportunities to function as a change agent by recommending and introducing practice innovations.
- Applies the total quality management process to plan and implement change.
- Utilizes advanced knowledge to act as a consultant to nurses and other members of the health care team regarding complex patient related problems.
- Provides telephone consultation to potential clients and health care professionals regarding current trauma/surgical critical care health protocols.
- As a member of the multidisciplinary team, establishes a strategic direction for the Trauma/Surgical Critical Care team and the Division of General Surgery.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional status.
- Promotes positive interpersonal relationships and demonstrates effective communication methods.
Qualifications
Certified Nurse Practitioner 1. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program; AND 2. Received passing score on national certifying exam; AND 3. Ability to be licensed in the State of Illinois as a Nurse Practitioner; AND 4. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations Physician Assistant-Certified 1. Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; AND 2. Received a passing score on the national certifying exam; AND 3. Licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois (or eligibility for licensure); AND 4. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations
Supplemental Information
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