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Yale New Haven Hospital

Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/NP or PA)-Nights

Overview

Position located at Bridgeport Hospital, Hospitalst Service

 

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

 

An Advanced Practice Provider who provides assessment, consultation, and intervention for patients and education for staff and families. The APP works collaboratively with attending physician, PCP, and/or Hospitalists and utilizes a team approach in the care of the patient. The APP may diagnose illness and physical condition and perform therapeutic and corrective measures. Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by interview, health history, physical exam and diagnostic tests. The APP is a consultant to the inpatient clinical team and provides recommendations to the clinical team overseeing medical care for the patient. Participates in quality and patient satisfaction improvement initiatives. Carries out responsibilities with minimal need for supervision and guidance within the scope of practice. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Exemplifies behaviors reflecting Service Excellence and support of the Strategic Dimensions by modeling the Core Success Factors as described in the Performance Review.

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EEO/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

 

Responsibilities

 
  • 1. Demonstrates excellence in the completion of patient history and physical exams and assessments appropriate to patient population.
  • 2. Demonstrates proficiency in dictation of the history and physical and other notes on patient status.
  • 3. Coordinates and leads family meetings.
  • 4. Coordinates/collaborates with clinical team to ensure development of appropriate treatment plans.
    • 4.1 Conducts rounds/patient visits and writes progress notes.
  • 5. Educates and influence clinical staff and students to ensure appropriate identification of eligible patients and provision of care.
  • 6. Maintains regular communication with patients, families, and primary care physicians as appropriate regarding progress and treatment plans

Qualifications

 

EDUCATION:  Graduation from an accredited Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required.

 

EXPERIENCE:  Minimum 1 to 3 years clinical experience related to palliative care nursing.

 

LICENSURE:  Certified as a APRN or PA by the National Commission on Certification of Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants. Must hold a valid Connecticut medical license, Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration and Federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certification.

 

SPECIAL SKILLS:  Excellent clinical, interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

 

PHYSICAL DEMAND:  MMR is required. Varivax (chicken pox vaccine) or evidence of prior chicken pox is required. Hepatitis B (or signed declination) is required for those with potential exposure to blood/body fluids. Tdap and influenza vaccination are strongly encouraged.

Job ID: 50718726
Employment Type: Other

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