Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider - GI

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Current RI NP or PA license with prescriptive authority

Minimum of 2 years of APP clinical experience preferred

GI or inpatient hospital experience strongly preferred

Must have privileges and scope of service approved by sponsoring physician

Work Environment

Acute care hospital setting

Direct patient contact and use of medical equipment

Hazards minimized by adherence to safety standards, protective equipment, and hospital policies

Supervisory Responsibility

None

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EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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