Advanced Practice Provider - Acute Care Surgery

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• Short Description Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Acute Care Surgery Key Responsibilities: Patient Assessment & Management: Perform comprehensive assessments of acute surgical patients, develop and implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and adjust care as needed in collaboration with resident and attending physicians.
• Critical Care Procedures: Perform bedside procedures such as suturing, drain placement/removal and wound care management.
• Coordination of Care: Work closely with surgeons, critical care intensivists, surgery and medicine residents, and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Patient Monitoring: Continuously evaluate patient condition, monitor vital signs, and interpret lab results, diagnostic imaging, and other data to guide treatment decisions.
• Family Communication: Provide education and emotional support to patients' families, ensuring they are well-informed about the patient's condition, treatment options, and prognosis.
• Clinical Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate electronic medical records (EMRs) of patient care, including assessments, treatments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Leadership & Education: Serve as a clinical leader through nursing staff education and contribute to the training of students and residents as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education to stay current with best practices in emergency surgery care.

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