Per Diem Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider GI

Brown Medicine•East Providence, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: Reports to the Director of GI Services, with a dotted line to the SVP, Clinical Services. Provides inpatient care for gastrointestinal patients at Rhode Island Hospital in alignment with Brown University Health’s mission, vision, and values. All essential functions reflect the age-specific needs of patients. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Obtain and document medical histories, physical exams, and treatment plans in the medical record Initiate emergency measures when indicated Order and interpret diagnostic tests including labs, imaging, and endoscopic studies Develop and implement individualized inpatient treatment plans (medications, diet, supportive care) Provide patient and family education on disease processes, procedures, and post-procedure care Collaborate with attending physicians and multidisciplinary teams for management of complex GI conditions Provide inpatient consults and follow-up evaluations Document all encounters accurately in the EMR in compliance with regulatory standards Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research, and committee work as appropriate Maintain infection control, patient safety, and adherence to hospital policies Perform other duties as assigned within the APP scope of practice

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Current RI NP or PA license with prescriptive authority
Must have privileges and scope of service approved by sponsoring physician

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of APP clinical experience preferred
GI or inpatient hospital experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Obtain and document medical histories, physical exams, and treatment plans in the medical record
Initiate emergency measures when indicated
Order and interpret diagnostic tests including labs, imaging, and endoscopic studies
Develop and implement individualized inpatient treatment plans (medications, diet, supportive care)
Provide patient and family education on disease processes, procedures, and post-procedure care
Collaborate with attending physicians and multidisciplinary teams for management of complex GI conditions
Provide inpatient consults and follow-up evaluations
Document all encounters accurately in the EMR in compliance with regulatory standards
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research, and committee work as appropriate
Maintain infection control, patient safety, and adherence to hospital policies
Perform other duties as assigned within the APP scope of practice