Advanced Practice Provider, Digestive Care

CriteriaBased Job Description

JobTitle: Advanced Practice Provider – Digestive Care

Reportsto: Digestive Care Nurse Manager

Job Code:

Approvedby: Digestive Care Leadership

Department:Digestive Care

ApprovalDate: October 2020; Updated January 2022

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS

Education

Successfulcompletion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program or accreditedPhysician Assistant program.

Experience

None

Licensure/Registration/ Certification

• Licensedas a Physician Assistant OR currently licensed asan APRN in the state of MN and current MN RN license
• CurrentAPP certification as Physician’s Assistant OR current APRNSpecialty Certification

• ForPA, must be approved by Minnesota Board of Medical Practice forprescription writing privileges

• CurrentBLS
• CurrentDEA certification

Knowledge,Skills and Abilities

• Mustmaintain CME requirements
• Abilityto maintain effective working relationships with others
• Abilityto handle confidential information with discretion
• Abilityto communicate with patients and family members
• Abilityto thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment, includingmultitasking and prioritization
• Abilityto perform as part of a team
• Abilityto communicate effectively both orally and in writing, withpeers, students, and other health care personnel
• Abilityto work dependently and independently
• Abilityto manage multiple simultaneous tasks and prioritizesappropriately
• Abilityto navigate an electronic medical record to obtain informationand document care

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

Education

None

Experience

1-yearexperience as a NP or PA, preferably in Digestive Care

Licensure/Registration/ Certification

None

Knowledge,Skills and Abilities

None

POSITIONSUMMARY STATEMENT

RegionsDigestive Care is staffed by Advanced Practice Providers who arededicated to clinic and hospital service, as well as GI physicianswho have varying clinic rotations along with their procedural, andhospital schedules. GI Advanced Practice Providers manage a fullpatient caseload and are trusted experts in this specialized field.They provide new patient assessment for patients with liver andgeneral GI disease; ongoing chronic disease management for thispatient population; and between-visit partnership with patients inthe management of their disease. These providers are an integral partof the GI team and the patient care they provide is foundational andessential in caring for the HealthPartners patient population with GIand liver disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

MAJORJOB DUTIES AND TASKS

1.

Obtainshistory and examines patient

20%

1. Reviewspatient’s records.
2. Discussespatient problem with patient.
3. Performsexamination.
4. Documentsin patient record.

2.

Ordersappropriate labs and follow-up care

10%

1. Documentsorders in patient record.
2. Notifiesappropriate personnel to carry out orders.

3.

Discusseswith and instructs patient and family members regarding treatmentand follow-up.

20%

1. Documentsin patient record.
2. Provideswritten instructions to patients (patient education).

4.

Communicatesand follows up with patients in between clinic visits.

10%

1. Reviewslab and test results.
2. Makesrecommendations for treatment next steps and modifications.
3. Mayinclude Scheduled Telephone Visits.

5.

Interactswith other healthcare professionals.

10%

1. Obtainspertinent patient information.
2. Obtainsconsults.
3. Providesfeedback or instructions.

6.

Completesall required paperwork in a timely fashion.

10%

1. Maintainsand review patient records, charts, and other pertinentinformation.
2. Poststests and examination results.

7.

Collaboratesand coordinates with other health professionals.

5%

1. Makesand accepts referrals to/from, consults with, cooperates with andrefers to all other types of healthcare providers, includingprimary and specialty care physicians, nurse practitioners andother allied personnel.
2. Discriminatesbetween situations requiring independent management,collaborative management with physician or further referral.
3. Collaborateswith physicians when unusual incidents or changes in patientcondition occur.
4. Coordinatescare involving other healthcare providers.
5. Functionsas mentor/resource and educator for other healthcare team andstaff.

8.

Coordinatesflow of Inpatient Service.

5%

1. Reviewsdaily patient lists.
2. Prioritizesconsultations and rounding schedule according to establishedparameters.
3. Developsand reviews work plan for the day with rounding physicianpartner.
4. Communicatesregularly with partner Inpatient APP to coordinate consultservices and to balance workloads.
5. Assistsin the assignment of residents and students as necessary.

9.

Discussesand develops diagnosis and treatment plan with staffgastroenterologist.

5%

1. Assessesand completes H&P on new consults as selected/assigned.
2. Ordersdiagnostic testing as indicated.
3. Evaluatestreatment for assigned patients and communicates information tophysician partner.
4. Designsfollow-up plan for patients to be seen in the clinic whendischarged from the hospital.
5. Documentsassessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up plan in theelectronic medical record.

10.

Discusseswith and instructs patient/family members regarding treatment andfollow-up.

5%

1. Interactswith patients and family members to involve them in the plan ofcare.
2. Educatespatient/family members regarding diagnosis and treatment anddocuments this in the electronic medical record.
3. Prescribesmedications as indicated.

ORGANIZATION ALEXPECTATIONS

Values

Allteam members are expected to demonstrate our values:

Excellence

We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.

Compassion

We care and show empathy and respect for each person.

Partnership

We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.

Integrity

We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.

Weare committed to living our values. That means our patients andfamilies can expect certain things from each of us:

Theycan expect us to be their partner and treat them with dignity andrespect. They can expect us to listen carefully and give good, timelyinformation. They can expect us to do our best to provide affordable,coordinated, high quality care and services that are easy to find andsimple to use. They can expect safe, clean spaces. And theycanexpect that we will do our very best to earn their trust by beingopen and honest, and keeping our word.

AdditionalExpectations

• Complieswith safety instructions, observe safe work practices, providesinput on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment.
• Maintainsregular and timely attendance

• Protectsconfidentiality
• Demonstratesparticipation in and support of the organization's CorporateIntegrity Program by participating in compliance-related educationand training and complying with the organization's policies andprocedures.
• Timelycompletion of all mandatory education and organizationalrequirements (i.e. licensure/certification, Employee Health andWellness requirements, annual training, etc.)

POPULATION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

X Yes

If“Yes,” departments will need to determine the appropriatecompetencies in their areas for their specific patient populations.

Examples of items that can beincluded are:

Identifiesexpected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient orsituation specific to the needs of the population served.

Communicateseffectively with patients, families and team members.

Integratespractices that supports patient safety, acknowledges variations inpopulations served.

Anticipatesthe needs of the population served as well as the uniquecharacteristics of the communities served.

Anticipatesthe needs of the population in providing cultural responsive care anddevelops an individualized plan for patients and families.

LEADERSHIPRESPONSIBILITIES

Pleasedescribe the degree to which the position directs the work of othersor coordinates workflow of a clinic, department or functional area.If applicable, indicate the number of people and the titles for whichthis position directly and/or indirectly directs the work of othersor coordinates workflow.

None

PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS

Pleaselist any physical requirements necessary to the performance of this job (e.g. lifting, carrying, stretching,sitting or standing for long periods of time). Please specifydetails such as number of pounds expected to lift, number of hoursmust be on feet, etc.

Standsand walks up to 90% of shift while delivering patient care andtreatment activities. Bends, reaches, twists and stoops frequentlywhile performing these same activities. Performs seated or standingwork at a computer screen up to 50% of shift. Uses hands and fingersdaily while using equipment, performing treatments and keyboarding.Pushing and/or pulling may be required when transporting patients andequipment, performing CPR, or when intervening with patients. Lowlevel work can occur when performing CPR or wheelchair footrestadjustments.

ENVIRONMENTALCONDITIONS

Pleaselist unusual environmental conditions, if any (e.g. extremely crampedquarters, noise, fumes, gases, extreme heat/cold, etc.).

Exposureto bodily fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizingradiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to aclinic environment.

EQUIPMENT

Pleaselist the equipment used in this position.

Medicaldictation equipment, computer, telephone, miscellaneous medical equipment.