Surgical Advanced Practitioner

Under general supervision, is responsible for the clinical management of patients in accordance with hospital, State and National regulatory agency standards. This position will support Finney Trimble Surgical Associates. This is primarily an inpatient role with occasional outpatient clinic duties. This position will be three 8-hour shifts each week, with no weekend requirement.

Education

Successful completion of Physician Assistant Program OR Nurse Practitioner Program

Experience

Two (2) to three (3) years of acute care/surgical experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Analytical skills in order to assess patients and implement appropriate intervention.
• Able to work under varying degrees of stress and the ability to adjust to changes in the work environment.

Licensures, Certifications

• Licensed as a Physician Assistant or as an Adult Nurse Practitioner by the Board of Medical Examiners of Maryland / Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses.
• Certification as required.
• Completion of "Healthcare Provider" CPR course.
• Completion of “Healthcare Provider” ACLS course

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

General Expectations

• Admissions
• Discharges
• Consultations
• Bedside Procedures

• Evaluates patient progress on a continuing basis and, in collaboration with the attending physician, alters treatment modalities.
• Make daily rounds on assigned patients to evaluate medical, social and educational needs.
• Initiates referral to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources based on patient need and documents on the progress note.
• Writes progress notes daily, documenting pertinent information regarding patient progress and treatment regime.
• Writes orders appropriate to the patient's care requirements in compliance with hospital policy.
• Establishes medical diagnoses in compliance with standard accepted medical practice.
• Refers to the attending physician or designee those problems, which require consultation and documents it on progress note.
• Makes immediate referral of acute and/or life threatening patient conditions to attending physician or designee.
• 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 document it.
• Acts as a clinical resource
• Actively supports and participates in nursing and/or hospital performance improvement initiatives.
• Performs activities to meet patient/family education needs.
• Participates actively in health teaching of patient and family to include preventative health care, as well as current medical condition and treatment regime.
• Plans and reviews home care instructions with patient and family if needed. Includes needs for service provided by community resources and hospital based ancillary services. Maintains continual communication with health team members regarding patient education and discharge planning.
• Assumes responsibility for utilizing opportunities for educational advancement by pursuing activities to meet identified educational needs and those required for continued certification as well as attending mandatory in-service as required.
• Delivers clinical educational in-services to peers quarterly selected through collaboration between the Advanced Practitioner and the Director of Advanced Practitioners.

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.

Conditions of Employment

Maintain current licensure and certification.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values

GBMC Values

Value Description

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

$80,363.74 - $133,809.65

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

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

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.