Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) Infectious Diseases

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Organization:

Infectious Disease - Admin 30

Job Summary:

The NP or PA in the acute care hospital setting works in close collaboration with and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary infectious diseases health care team. The NP or PA functions as a consultant in an inpatient setting managing the care of acute/complex chronically ill patients seen in consultation by the General ID consult teams. The NP/PA is typically on a service aligned team providing consultative patient care. The NP/PA has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice/education and provides an environment of safe quality care. The NP/PA demonstrates an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge clinical/technical competence sound clinical judgment professional communication skills timely and compliant documentation and is responsible for professional development and competency validation.

This position includes 40 hours per week providing direct clinical care to inpatients Monday through Friday with opportunities for optional weekend shift work for salary enhancement.

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (NP)

• Masters Degree (or equivalent experience) (Required)

• < 1 year experience. 12 months of nursing experience preferred; Inpatient acute care nursing experience desirable. (Required)

• Registered Nurse (Required)

• Prefer National Specialty Board Certification APN certificate/certificate of fitness to prescribe eligible for DEA

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (PA):

• Graduate of an approved discipline specific program (or equivalent experience) (Required)

• < 1 year experience. 12 months of physician assistant experience preferred; Inpatient acute care advanced practice

• Nursing experience desirable. (Required)

• Certified Physician Assistant (Within 3 months)

• Prefer National Specialty Board Certification TN license through Board of Medical Examiners Committee on Physician

• Assistants Eligible for DEA within 3 months

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The Department of Medicines Division of Infectious Diseases is dedicated to enhancing the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases through discovery and application of new knowledge that is integrated with the mentorship of trainees to become the next generation of national leaders in the field.

The divisions mission is enhanced by our strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration commitment to lifelong self-learning and professionalism. We emphasize a global perspective and aim to maintain excellence and compassion in every clinical encounter.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Triages new consults to the appropriate general ID consult team

Attends and participates in daily rounds with the ID consult team

Performs and documents in the medical record a complete history and physical examination for hospitalized acute and complex chronically ill adult patients.

Orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated.

Diagnoses new problems and updates treatment plans for existing diagnoses

Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care team in making diagnoses of acute and complex chronic conditions.

Manages diagnostic tests through ordering interpretation performance and supervision.

Formulates differential diagnoses by priority.

Diagnoses complications and orders appropriate interventions

Formulates Plan of Care in conjunction with the Infectious Diseases Consult team attending

Identifies expected outcomes from diagnosis and formulates and documents a plan of care to address infectious disease-related health care needs.

Utilizes evidenced based practice guidelines or protocols in an individualized dynamic plan of care that can be applied across the continuum.

Recommends diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic to achieve expected outcomes.

Maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with the primary health care team.

Facilitates and communicates with patient family and staff to promote continuity of care across the outpatient continuum of care.

Documents/dictates key components of patients progress via intake and routine follow-up progress notes acute/urgent visit progress notes and other clinic notes where applicable.

Documentation is timely meets acute care compliance standards and captures patient acuity.

Professional Practice

Demonstrates Professional Practice behaviors including: preceptor/mentoring education and instruction of students nursing staff nurses graduate and novice nurse practitioners.

Seeks opportunities for the analysis of evidenced based practice.

Actively participates in Infectious Diseases conference staff meetings division conferences and other opportunities for continuing medical education

Maintains CEUs and membership in a professional organization.

Our Nursing Philosophy:

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Centers mission of quality in patient care education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and /or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• And many more...Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

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Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time energy and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies ones own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies tools and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Physicians Assistant Certified - Tennessee

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

Less than 1 year

Education:

Masters

Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.