Advanced Practitioner – General Surgery Team Lead

Under general supervision, supervises the day to day schedules of the Advanced Practitioners and assists the Director in the overall administrative management of the team.

Education:
Physician Assistant Program or Certified Nurse Practitioner Program
 

Experience:
Two (2) to three (3) years of experience preferred.
 

Licensure:
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, 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
 

Skills:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required to effectively interact with staff, physicians, patients, and family members.
• Ability to work under varying degrees of stress and the ability to adjust to changes in the work environment.
• Analytical skills in order to assess patients and implement appropriate intervention.
• Effective skills in use of computer programs (AtStaff, EPIC, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Advanced skill in organizing assignments and activities of others for the overall benefit and smooth operation of the shift.
• Skill in allocating advanced practitioner resources to provide smooth and efficient, high quality care to the patients assigned.
• Able to delegate assignments and provide direction to advanced practitioner personnel.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Establishes work schedules and assignments for the team of advanced practitioners including orientation schedules and required competency participation.
• Maintains safe, adequate shift staffing levels
• Acts as a shift resource and ensures that assigned shift staff have adequate tools and resources in order to provide high quality patient care.
• Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Collaborates with the Department Chairman and Director in fostering a positive work environment as evidenced by staff morale, turnover rates and/or vacancy rates.
• Collaborates with the Department Chairman and Director on the personnel budget, recruitment and retention of personnel, and the on going monitoring of performance of personnel.
• Monitors time and attendance of staff and delivers corrective action per HR protocols.
• Communicates any job performance issues to Director.
• Assumes other duties as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of admitted and triage patients.
• Performs admission 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.
• Evaluates patient progress on a continuing basis and in collaboration with the attending physician; alters treatment modalities.
• Makes daily rounds on assigned patients.
• Writes progress notes at least 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 medical accepted medical practice.
• Refers to the attending 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 attending 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.
a) Documents results of clinical functions performed.
b) Reports to physician or designee any abnormal findings related to same.
c) Monitors patient response related to clinical function performed and documents same.
d) Contributes to safe and quality care.
e) Functions within hospital policy, procedure and safety standards.
f) Adheres to scientific principles related to performance of therapeutic measures.
g) Acts as a clinical resource.
h) 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. 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.

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

$86,283.22 - $145,867.86

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.