The Advanced Practice Provider Hospital Based High Acuity Care provides specialized care to patients with high acuity needs in a hospital setting in collaboration with physician(s). The APP assesses patients, interprets diagnostic test/results, and develops and implements treatment plans to address the patient's unique needs in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. This role requires a high level of clinical expertise and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Hospital Based High Acuity Care includes medical and surgical work in Pulmonary Critical Care, Obstetrics& Gynecology with labor& delivery (MC), NICU at level 2 facilities (ARMC) and NICU at level 3 facilities (MC).
Essential Job Function:
- Performs physical assessments of the patient, reviews their medical history, and interprets diagnostic tests/results in order to provide effective treatment for the patient.
- Conducts preventive health screenings based on the patients age, history, and unique needs to provide proactive health care.
- Educates patients and their family about high acuity care medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up.
- Maintains record of all patient care in order to ensure accurate patient history.
- Performs high acuity care medical procedures in accordance with departmental guidelines and clinical roles.
- Identifies ways to improve high acuity patient care by assessing, problem-solving, and evaluating clinical and system issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Required: Masters degree Neonatal Nursing
Experience:
- Required: 1 Years
- Preferred: 3 Years
Licensure/Certification/Listing:
- Required: Valid NC RN and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner license.
- Must possess and maintain a current, unrestricted DEA registration in accordance with federal and state regulations.
