APP Float - Dept of Surgery

Job Description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The primary functions of the Nurse Practitioner will be to provide comprehensive care to the patients and consultation service to the patients direct care team under the supervision of the Attendings., and as directed by established protocols. In collaboration with the Health care team, the Nurse Practitioner will provide continuity of care to patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings to achieve optimal patient outcomes and patient satisfaction.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Clinical Practice:
• 1.1 Assumes primary patient care responsibility for patients in a specific program under the supervision of the Attendings.
• 2. Education:
• 2.1 Identifies learning needs of team members, patients and families. Provides bedside teaching and supervision of procedures.
• 3. Research:
• 3.1 May support the research mission through collaboration with investigators and protocol personnel.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

MSN required. Graduate of Nurse Practitioner Program. Current Connecticut APRN license (or eligible).

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent basic knowledge with clinical skills and judgment. Possess analytical skills to evaluate care needs, ability to gather relevant clinical date, perform through physical examinations, and possess excellent interpersonal skills, communication and leadership activities and exhibit good judgment and tact dealing with patients, families, and allied health professionals. Computer skills preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Additional Information

Currently Department of Surgery has 3 dedicated Surgical Float APPs who provide both day and night coverage to the Department of Surgery.  The Surgical floats provide inpatient and OR coverage.  The APP floats ensures continuity of care to patients and provide gap coverage to services lines in the department of Surgery. They are instrumental in ensuring surgical services have consistent APP coverage to decrease resident work hours.

CHANGE as of 1/31/20: schedule will be 12 hour rotating day/night shifts with holiday/weekend coverage rotation as needed.