APP Hospitalist

GENERAL SUMMARY:
In collaboration with the supervising Physician, the Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) will have the opportunity to provide direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
The APC provides direct, comprehensive medical care to individuals across a broad spectrum of age and development within a high-risk population. Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment/management of medical conditions. Coordinates with community partners to help ensure comprehensive, integrated care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform initial and/or periodic histories and physical examinations.
• Provide and coordinate comprehensive care for patients in the ambulatory care setting and in accordance with training and education.
• Manage acute, episodic, and chronic conditions and refer patients when disease process exceeds the APC’s education, training, and/or experience.
• Screen patients to determine the need for further healthcare.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, radiological exams, electrocardiograms, or other studies as appropriate and specified in each APC’s clinical privileges.
• Carry out patient-centered health promotion and disease prevention activities including education and shared decision-making.
• Provide appropriate periodic mental health assessment, screening, counseling and treatment for mental illness, family violence, and diseases of addiction.
• Obtain specimens for laboratory testing as needed.
• Initiate and expedite requests for consultations and arrange special tests and studies.
• Record progress notes in the patient’s medical record according to the Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan (SOAP) format in the patient's chart and maintain longitudinal items (histories, problem list, medication list, etc.) in the medical record.
• Obtain informed consent and document performed procedures.
• Educate and counsel patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
• Prescribe and dispense medications and durable medical devices and supplies.
• Prescribe and dispense controlled substances within jurisdiction of the APC’s State license and facility policies.
• Perform excisions, biopsies, incision and drainage, laceration repairs, and additional procedures in accordance with training and clinical privileges.
• Provide medical and emergency interventions appropriate to the patient’s needs.
• Manage an assigned panel of patients.
• Participate in On-Call Duties.
• May refer complex and high priority cases to supervising/collaborating physician(s) with regards to complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, complicated therapeutic problems, and re-evaluation of chronic conditions.
• Contribute to quality improvement or process improvement as necessary.
• Seek professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, meetings, and workshops.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Responsible for adhering to all Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Policies and Procedures.
• Responsible for routine care and cleanliness of workspace.
• Participate in evaluation of peers’ records and quality standards according to protocols and receives and implements constructive directives.
• Maintains collegiality with all members of the inter-disciplinary team.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Display the ability to communicate effectively with vulnerable populations, including those made vulnerable by their financial status, personality characteristics, place of residence, health status, and/or age. Understand health literacy levels or other approaches to addressing communication needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are required, including the ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing work environment. Display good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effectively conveys and receives ideas, information, and directions; seeks to clarify and confirm the accuracy of their understanding of unfamiliar or vague terms and instructions; listens effectively; demonstrates good verbal and written communication.
• Successfully works with others to achieve desired results; contributes to team projects; exchanges ideas and opinions; helps prevent, resolve conflicts; develops positive working relationships; is flexible and open-minded; promotes mutual respect.
• Demonstrates a high level of customer service both internally and externally.
• Display professional appearance in accordance with Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) policy.
• Develops realistic plans; balances short and long-term goals; uses time and resources effectively; prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and emergencies; meets deadlines and follows through; requests assistance when necessary to complete duties.
• Pursues goals with commitment and takes initiative eagerly; results-oriented; desires to excel on the job; works steadily and actively; demonstrates self-confidence and positive attitude.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability; manages time and priorities; develops and follows work procedures
• Attend all applicable facility in-service and staff developmental activities as scheduled.
• Evaluates own practice and accepts constructive feedback regarding performance.

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

• Integrity:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.
  • The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System.
• Compassion:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.
  • Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.
• Accountability:
  • Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.
  • Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.
• Respect:
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.
  • Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.
• Excellence:
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making.
  • Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects.
  • Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• Active BLS/CPR
• PA/APRN licensed to practice in the state of Kansas

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of previous clinical work experience preferred

We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.