APRN / PA INPATIENT - INPATIENT STROKE SERVICE
Company: University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Location: Edgewood
Posted on: September 17, 2023
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Job Description:
UNMH Inpatient Stroke service is seeking a dynamic, motivated
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team. Were the only
designated comprehensive stroke center in NM. Responsible for
providing stroke education, delivery, and oversight of patient
care. 12hours with one 8 hours shift every two weeks. Sign on bonus
for external candidates Relocation reimbursement also available
Department: Inpt APP - NeuroscienceFTE: 1.00Full Time (30 - 40
hours per week)Shift: DaysPosition Summary:Function in a
specialized area of advance practice in the role of practitioner,
mentor, consultant, educator, researcher and manager. Establish
goals and priorities in accordance with patient and staff needs and
organizational objectives. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and
departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may
include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age
groups.Detailed responsibilities:* PATIENT CARE - Assess, diagnose
and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and
evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined
by state statute* PATIENT CARE - Perform patient history and
physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document
findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings* PATIENT
CARE - Complete admitting orders, daily rounds and orders,
consultations with nurses, specialist and ancillary staff,
discharge summary, transfers, medication management and other
orders as required for the management of patient care* PATIENT CARE
- Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures* PATIENT CARE - Order and interpret appropriate
diagnostic procedures and tests. Explain the necessity of
preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of procedures to
patient and patient's family* PATIENT CARE - Evaluate and revise
intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as
necessary to achieve improved health* PATIENT CARE - Provide
education for patients and/or families about preventative care,
medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment*
DOCUMENTATION - Provide accurate documentation of patient care,
document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in
the medical record and communicate them to other members of the
health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential
records* PATIENT CARE - Work as a team member with
medical/nursing/counseling staff to provide comprehensive care and
promote continuity of care* EDUCATION - Guide, teach, support and
serve as a clinical resource nursing and medical staff* ROLE MODEL
- Act as a role model through conduct, appearance, communication,
mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical
thinking, and problem solving skills* RESEARCH - Support research
by conducting or participating in research studies; incorporate
findings in clinical practice* DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional
growth and development through participation in educational
programs, reading current literature, attending in-services,
meetings and workshops* PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient
safety-related policies, procedures and protocols* PATIENT SAFETY 2
- Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking
opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of
current policies and processes* PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and
report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may
put a patient at undue risk* PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or
actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses
in a timely manner* PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to
actively participate in their own care by asking questions and
reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may
"not seem right"QualificationsEducation:Essential:* Program
GraduateEducation specialization:Essential:* Advanced Nurse or
Physician AssistantExperience:Essential:1 year directly related
experienceNonessential:Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa,
Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or NavajoSpecialization in applicable area3 years
directly related experienceCredentials:Essential:* CPR for
Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days* Advanced
Practice RN or Physician Asst Lic & NCCPA Cert* Pediatric Nursing
Certification as applicable* ACLS or PALS (as applicable) within 30
days of hire* Prescriptive Authority from the State of New Mexico*
State of New Mexico and Federal DEA CertificationPhysical
Conditions:Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force
occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move
objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for
Light Work.Working conditions:Essential:* Sig Hazard: Chemicals,
Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE* Subject to UNM credentialing; must
maintain credentialingDepartment: Advanced Practice Providers
Keywords: University of New Mexico - Hospitals, Albuquerque , APRN / PA INPATIENT - INPATIENT STROKE SERVICE, Other , Edgewood, New Mexico
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