Advanced Practice Provider, Digestive Care

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Stillwater, NY - USA

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Posted on: 12 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Advanced Practice Clinician Gastroenterology

HealthPartners is looking for an exceptional patient focused Advanced Practice Provider to join our team and make a difference for our patients and our community. This Advanced Practice Provider will support clinic visits for our New Richmond Wisc. & Stillwater Minn. locations which both feature digestive care/gastroenterology practices.

GI Advanced Practice Providers manage a full patient caseload and are trusted experts in this specialized field. They provide new patient assessment for patients with liver and general GI disease; ongoing chronic disease management for this patient population; and between-visit partnership with patients in the management of their disease. These providers are an integral part of the GI team and the patient care they provide is foundational and essential in caring for the HealthPartners patient population with GI and liver disease.

You will be joining a team that is supportive and respectful of one another and deeply committed to the mission of HealthPartners. Here youll become a partner for good helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients members and community. Our commitment to excellence compassion partnership and integrity is behind everything we do. Its the type of work that makes a difference the kind of work you can be proud of. We hope youll join us.

Required Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program or accredited Physician Assistant program.

  • Licensed as a Physician Assistant ORcurrently licensed as an APRN in the state of Wisconsin & Minnesota and current Wisconsin & Minnesota RN license

  • Current APP certification as Physicians Assistant OR current APRN Specialty Certification

  • For PA must be approved by Wisconsin & Minnesota Board of Medical Practice for prescription writing privileges

  • Current BLS

  • Current DEA certification

  • Must maintain CME requirements

  • 1-year experience as a NP or PA

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Digestive Care experience

Anticipated Weekly Schedule:

  • Monday & Thursday in New Richmond Wisc.
  • Tuesday & Friday in Stillwater Minn.

HealthPartners benefit offerings (for 0.50 FTE or greater) include medical insurance dental insurance 401k with company contribution and match paid time off life insurance AD&D insurance disability insurance malpractice insurance for work done on behalf of HealthPartners as well as a CEU reimbursement account. Our clinician well-being program provides a wealth of information tools and resources tailored to meet the unique needs of our health care professionals including physicians advanced practice clinicians (APCs) and dentists. HealthPartners is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Criteria Based Job Description

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider Digestive Care

Reports to: Digestive Care Nurse Manager

Job Code: 727047

Approved by: Digestive Care Leadership

Department: Digestive Care

Approval Date: October 2020; Updated January 2022


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program or accredited Physician Assistant program.

Experience:

None

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

  • Licensed as a Physician Assistant OR currently licensed as an APRN in the state of MN and current MN RN license

  • Current APP certification as Physicians Assistant OR current APRN Specialty Certification

  • For PA must be approved by Minnesota Board of Medical Practice for prescription writing privileges

  • Current BLS

  • Current DEA certification

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

  • Must maintain CME requirements

  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others

  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

  • Ability to communicate with patients and family members

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment including multitasking and prioritization

  • Ability to perform as part of a team

  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with peers students and other health care personnel

  • Ability to work dependently and independently

  • Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and prioritizes appropriately

  • Ability to navigate an electronic medical record to obtain information and document care


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

None

Experience:

1-year experience as a NP or PA preferably in Digestive Care

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

None

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

None


POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Regions Digestive Care is staffed by Advanced Practice Providers who are dedicated to clinic and hospital service as well as GI physicians who have varying clinic rotations along with their procedural and hospital schedules. GI Advanced Practice Providers manage a full patient caseload and are trusted experts in this specialized field. They provide new patient assessment for patients with liver and general GI disease; ongoing chronic disease management for this patient population; and between-visit partnership with patients in the management of their disease. These providers are an integral part of the GI team and the patient care they provide is foundational and essential in caring for the HealthPartners patient population with GI and liver disease. Performs other duties as assigned.


MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND TASKS:

Percentage

Of Time:

1.

Obtains history and examines patient

20%


  1. Reviews patients records.


  1. Discusses patient problem with patient.


  1. Performs examination.


  1. Documents in patient record.


2.

Orders appropriate labs and follow-up care

10%


  1. Documents orders in patient record.


  1. Notifies appropriate personnel to carry out orders.


3.

Discusses with and instructs patient and family members regarding treatment and follow-up.

20%


  1. Documents in patient record.


  1. Provides written instructions to patients (patient education).


4.

Communicates and follows up with patients in between clinic visits.

10%


  1. Reviews lab and test results.


  1. Makes recommendations for treatment next steps and modifications.


  1. May include Scheduled Telephone Visits.


5.

Interacts with other healthcare professionals.

10%


  1. Obtains pertinent patient information.


  1. Obtains consults.


  1. Provides feedback or instructions.


6.

Completes all required paperwork in a timely fashion.

10%


  1. Maintains and review patient records charts and other pertinent information.


  1. Posts tests and examination results.

7.

Collaborates and coordinates with other health professionals.

5%


  1. Makes and accepts referrals to/from consults with cooperates with and refers to all other types of healthcare providers including primary and specialty care physicians nurse practitioners and other allied personnel.


  1. Discriminates between situations requiring independent management collaborative management with physician or further referral.


  1. Collaborates with physicians when unusual incidents or changes in patient condition occur.


  1. Coordinates care involving other healthcare providers.


  1. Functions as mentor/resource and educator for other healthcare team and staff.


8.

Coordinates flow of Inpatient Service.

5%


  1. Reviews daily patient lists.


  1. Prioritizes consultations and rounding schedule according to established parameters.


  1. Develops and reviews work plan for the day with rounding physician partner.


  1. Communicates regularly with partner Inpatient APP to coordinate consult services and to balance workloads.


  1. Assists in the assignment of residents and students as necessary.


9.

Discusses and develops diagnosis and treatment plan with staff gastroenterologist.

5%


  1. Assesses and completes H&P on new consults as selected/assigned.


  1. Orders diagnostic testing as indicated.


  1. Evaluates treatment for assigned patients and communicates information to physician partner.


  1. Designs follow-up plan for patients to be seen in the clinic when discharged from the hospital.


  1. Documents assessment treatment evaluation and follow-up plan in the electronic medical record.


10.

Discusses with and instructs patient/family members regarding treatment and follow-up.

5%


  1. Interacts with patients and family members to involve them in the plan of care.


  1. Educates patient/family members regarding diagnosis and treatment and documents this in the electronic medical record.


  1. Prescribes medications as indicated.


ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:


Values


All team members are expected to demonstrate our values:


Excellence: We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.

Compassion: We care and show empathy and respect for each person.

Partnership: We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.

Integrity: We are open and honest and we keep our commitments.


We are committed to living our values. That means our patients and families can expect certain things from each of us:


They can expect us to be their partner and treat them with dignity and respect. They can expect us to listen carefully and give good timely information. They can expect us to do our best to provide affordable coordinated high quality care and services that are easy to find and simple to use. They can expect safe clean spaces. And they can expect that we will do our very best to earn their trust by being open and honest and keeping our word.


Additional Expectations:

  • Complies with safety instructions observe safe work practices provides input on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment.

  • Maintains regular and timely attendance

  • Protects confidentiality

  • Demonstrates participation in and support of the organizations Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organizations policies and procedures.

  • Timely completion of all mandatory education and organizational requirements (i.e. licensure/certification Employee Health and Wellness requirements annual training etc.)


POPULATION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:


X Yes



No



Does this employee have direct patient contact

If Yes departments will need to determine the appropriate competencies in their areas for their specific patient populations.


Examples of items that can be included are:

Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation specific to the needs of the population served.

Communicates effectively with patients families and team members.

Integrates practices that supports patient safety acknowledges variations in populations served.

Anticipates the needs of the population served as well as the unique characteristics of the communities served.

Anticipates the needs of the population in providing cultural responsive care and develops an individualized plan for patients and families.


LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:

Please describe the degree to which the position directs the work of others or coordinates workflow of a clinic department or functional area. If applicable indicate the number of people and the titles for which this position directly and/or indirectly directs the work of others or coordinates workflow.

None


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Please list any physical requirements necessary to the performance of this job (e.g. lifting carrying stretching sitting or standing for long periods of time). Please specify details such as number of pounds expected to lift number of hours must be on feet etc.

Stands and walks up to 90% of shift while delivering patient care and treatment activities. Bends reaches twists and stoops frequently while performing these same activities. Performs seated or standing work at a computer screen up to 50% of shift. Uses hands and fingers daily while using equipment performing treatments and keyboarding. Pushing and/or pulling may be required when transporting patients and equipment performing CPR or when intervening with patients. Low level work can occur when performing CPR or wheelchair footrest adjustments.


ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Please list unusual environmental conditions if any (e.g. extremely cramped quarters noise fumes gases extreme heat/cold etc.).

Exposure to bodily fluids communicable diseases toxic substances ionizing radiation medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.


EQUIPMENT:

Please list the equipment used in this position.

Medical dictation equipment computer telephone miscellaneous medical equipment.



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