Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), Ambulatory Care, Certified Medical Assistant, Data Analysis, Documentation, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Laboratory, Medications, Needs Assessment, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Management, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pathology, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Follow-up, Physician Assistant, Policy Development, Prescription Drugs, Preventive Medicine, Quality Management, Radiography, Radiology, Regulations, Staff Development, Training/Teaching, Treatment Evaluation
The Advanced Practice Nurse will be an integral part of the health care team, working with physicians, nurses and nursing or medical assistants to provide comprehensive high-quality ambulatory care, as appropriate to the ages of the patient''s growth and development through the life cycle factors (Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).
Advanced Practice Nurse will:
Direct Patient Care
- Provide direct patient care within prescribed training limits and in consultation with supervising physician
- Perform comprehensive health assessments and system-specific examinations when appropriate
- Perform obstetric and gynecological testing including STI testing, cultures, and wet mounts
- Perform specialized diagnostic and treatment procedures such as: Cervical biopsies, Endometrial biopsies, Urodynamic testing
- Document all aspects of patient care promptly and thoroughly
Assessment and Clinical Decision Making
- Order and assess diagnostic data (laboratory, pathology, physical exam, radiology) to make appropriate treatment decisions
- Interpret diagnostic studies (lab work, x-rays)
- Review routine laboratory reports for abnormalities and notify responsible clinician according to degree of urgency
- Prescribe medications for diagnosed conditions in accordance with nurse practitioner regulations
Patient Education and Preventative Care
- Provide preventative healthcare education to all patients as appropriate
- Provide condition-specific patient education
Care Coordination and Follow-up
- Collaborate with physicians when indicated
- Initiate referrals for specialized treatment
- Contact patients for follow-up evaluation or treatment of conditions detected through screening
- Coordinate scheduling for follow-up tests and consultations
- Assist with contacting patients who missed appointments, assessing urgency for rescheduling
Education and Professional Development
- Teach and precept nurse practitioner and physician assistant students
- Provide in-service education for nurses and medical assistants on women''s health problems and management
- Share nurse practitioner healthcare perspectives with physicians and medical students
- Assist with emergency policy coordination and mock training exercises
- Participate in staff development and educational activities to maintain competency
- Attend mandatory in-service updates and continuing education programs
Administrative and Quality Improvement
- Review current policies and suggest revisions
- Identify needs for new policies to improve efficiency and patient experience
- Collaborate with nurse manager and medical director on policy development
- Maintain required certifications and documentation
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Saint Peter's Healthcare System Inc