NURSE PRACTITIONER IV-HOSPITALIST-MT PLEASANT

* Performs history and physicals as designated by the physician.
* Identifies normal and abnormal findings and reports to the physician in a timely manner.
* Provides preoperative teaching to patients and or families.
* Performs patient rounds ensuring accurate assessment, review of labs and diagnostic procedures, and reports overall progress to supervising physician.
* Orders appropriate testing per established guidelines and as outlined by supervising physician.
* Documentation supports a review of lab/diagnostic results, is reflective of all required history and physical assessment elements.
* Communicates with supervising physician in a timely manner regarding changes in the patient's progress, status, or critical test results.
* Prepares for and develops discharge planning in conjunction with supervising physician.
* Dictates discharge summaries timely and appropriate.
* Provides counseling and instruction to patients and or families as appropriate.
* Performs clinical responsibilities in a manner that maximizes patient care and outcomes.
* Assumes appropriate code team role during emergency situations and responds effectively.
* Facilitates timely treatment of abnormal labs or other relevant findings.
* Develops workflow patterns to facilitate patient transfers or discharges.
* Participates in outcome management and Press Ganey scores.
* Evaluates patient's current status providing recommendations for ongoing treatment.
* Provides patient/family education regarding medication, rationale for use and possible side effects
* Collaborates with the supervising physician and/or substitute supervising physician and members of the treatment team to achieve desired outcomes and to assure continuous flow of patient care.
* Alerts the treatment team to any significant changes in the patient's status.
* Within prescribed time frames, review treatment goals and objectives with patients.
* Communicates pertinent information efficiently to the supervising or substitute supervising physician.
* Documents all screenings and assessments performed, including patients mental status.
* Records medication changes, prescriptions written and samples provided.
* Documents patient's complaints, concerns and questions as appropriate.
* Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of a professional APP.
* Participates in Performance Improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care, customer service, or practice efficiencies.
* Identifies initiatives to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
* Assists in chart review/audits as needed for performance improvement data collection.
* Supports initiatives implemented to improve patient outcomes and or efficiencies.
* Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and or physician practice policies.
* Adheres to infection control processes, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.********
* **ANCC Acute Care Certification required**
* **CRNP experience preferred**