GBMC HealthCare

Not-for-profit health system operating hospitals

Adult Medicine/Internal Medicine Advanced Practicing Clinician

Advanced Practice ProvidersPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeTimonium, MD, USA$82.8k - $137.8kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Completion of a Certified Nurse Practitioner Program.
A high level of analytical ability to assess patients and implement appropriate interventions.
Substantial interpersonal skills to interact effectively with staff, physicians, patients, and family members.
Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner, or licensure as a Physician Assistant.
A valid contract with preceptors.
Annual completion of a Healthcare Provider CPR course.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to eighty percent of work time while performing duties and dealing with patients and families, often in stressful situations.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
Knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety related to job duties.
Competency in delivering care and applying knowledge to meet age-specific patient needs, if applicable.
Two to five years of primary care experience.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of patients in assigned areas.
Perform and appropriately document an initial history and physical examination.
Write standard orders in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate orders related to pre-existing conditions.
Discuss physical or emotional findings that may interfere with patient care with the attending physician and nursing staff.
Evaluate patient progress on a continuing basis in collaboration with the attending physician and alter treatment modalities as needed.
Evaluate the nursing, medical, social, and educational needs of assigned patients.
Initiate referrals to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources based on patient needs, and document referrals in the progress note.
Write progress notes for each visit documenting pertinent information about patient progress and treatment regimen.
Write orders appropriate to patient care requirements in compliance with the existing contract.
Establish medical diagnoses in compliance with the contract.
Refer problems requiring consultation to the physician or designee and document the referral in the progress note.
Immediately refer acute or life-threatening patient conditions to the physician or designee, and document physical findings and the related treatment plan.
Perform technical functions covered by the job description and delegation agreement submitted to BPQA and/or MBON, the approved nurse practitioner agreement, and hospital policy.
Document results of technical functions performed, report related abnormal findings to the physician or designee, and monitor and document the patient’s response.
Act as a clinical resource.
Actively support and participate in nursing and/or hospital performance-improvement initiatives.
Meet patient and family educational needs through health teaching about preventative care, the current medical condition, and the treatment regimen, documenting education in the progress note and/or established flow sheet.
Plan and review home-care instructions with the patient and family when needed, including services provided by community resources and hospital-based ancillary services.
Pursue educational activities to meet identified educational needs and continuing-certification requirements, and attend mandatory in-service sessions.
Demonstrate the organization’s values through respectful and ethical patient care, accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and effective use of time and resources.

Under general supervision is accountable for the clinical management of patients.

Internal Medicine Practice, GBMC Health Partners at Texas Station, in Lutherville, MD is looking for a Nurse Practitioner with 2-5 years of primary care experience to join our practice.

Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner Program

Skills

A high level of analytical ability required for assessing patients and implementing appropriate intervention.
Substantial interpersonal skills required to effectively interact with staff, physicians, patients, and family members.

Licensures, Certifications

Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner OR Licensed Physician Assistant.
Valid contract with preceptors.
Completion of "Healthcare Provider" CPR course, yearly.

Physical Requirements

Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to eighty percent of work time in performing duties and dealing with patients and families often during stressful situations.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.

Working Conditions

Normal patient care environment with possible exposure to excessive noise, dust , temperature.
Exposure to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities, and exposure to communicable diseases.

Patient & Workplace Safety:

Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.

Patient Population:

Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of patients in assigned areas.

Performs initial history and physical as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
Writes standard orders in accordance with hospital policy.
Writes appropriate orders related to pre-existing conditions.
Discusses with the attending physician and nursing staff physical and/or emotional findings, which may interfere with care of the patient.

Evaluates patient progress on a continuing basis and in collaboration with the attending physician, and alters treatment modalities as needed.

Evaluates nursing, medical, social and educational needs on assigned patients.
Initiates referral to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources based on patient need and documents on the progress note.
Writes progress notes for each visit documenting pertinent information regarding patient progress and treatment regime.
Writes orders appropriate to the patient's care requirements in compliance with existing contract.
Establishes medical diagnoses in compliance with contract.
Refers to the physician or designee those problems which require consultation and documents same on progress note.
Makes immediate referral of acute and or life threatening patient conditions to physician or designee. Documents physical findings and treatment plan pertaining to same.

Performs technical functions as covered by the job description and delegation agreement submitted to BPQA and/or MBON, approved NP agreement and in accordance with hospital policy.

Documents results of technical functions performed.
Reports to physician or designee any abnormal findings related to it.
Monitors patient response related to technical function performed and documents it.
Acts as a clinical resource.
Actively supports and participates in nursing and/or hospital performance improvement initiatives.

Performs activities to meet patient/family educational needs.

Participates actively in health teaching of patient and family to include preventative health care as well as current medical condition and treatment regime. Evidence of same by documentation on progress note and/or established flow sheet.
Plans and reviews home care instructions with patient and family if needed. Include needs for service provided by community resources and hospital based ancillary services.

Assumes responsibility for utilizing opportunities for educational advancement by pursuing activities to meet identified educational needs and those required for continue certification as well as attending mandatory inservice as required.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
Actively pursues learning and self-development
Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Sets a positive, professional example for others
Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$82,774.65 - $137,823.94

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

GBMC HealthCare

Not-for-profit health system operating hospitals

GBMC HealthCare owns and operates Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC), a regional community hospital in Towson, Maryland. It also includes GBMC Health Partners, a network of more than 300 primary care providers and specialists; Greater Baltimore Health Alliance; the GBMC Foundation; and Gilchrist, Maryland’s leading nonprofit provider of serious illness and end-of-life care. The organization coordinates hospital care, outpatient services, and support through its network to deliver medical services to the community. It aims to educate the next generation of clinicians while pursuing high-quality, patient-centered care for every patient and family, aligning care with what the patient would want for their loved ones. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the community by providing comprehensive medical care, education, and support across its facilities and programs.

Company size: Not listed
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Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Baltimore, MD
Founded: 1960

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