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 Advanced Practice provider (NP/PA) who functions in collaboration with Smilow Screening Program Medical Director and work towards increasing the overall colorectal cancer screening exams in the community and our YNHHS primary care practices. The APP coordinator will conduct outreach efforts in the community, physician practices, federal qualified healthcare centers to enlist patients and guide them through the algorithm for CRS and prevention. APP Coordinator will order appropriate tests and screening for the Colorectal Screening Program; colonoscopy or Fecal Fit test. They will prepare patients for the test and optimize their health condition for endoscopy. They will develop and maintain a clinical database. They will also examine and see patients in the screening clinic as needed. APP Coordinator will also support the pancreatic Cyst Surveillance Clinic one day per week, seeing patients in the clinic and working with the Medical Director. APP Coordinator will provide overall oversight and management of the endoscopy referral queue at YNHH.Will serve as an integral member of a larger interdisciplinary team contributing to excellence and patient care, research and teaching.Clinical responsibility will include collaborating with other healthcare professionals throughout the continuum, performing clinical assessments as needed, concepts, principles, theories, and outcomes to solve complex problems, acquiring and managing pertinent patient data and tracking devices and related support. Provides exceptional direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care to the highest standards of the organization as part of a multidisciplinary team. Cultivates a patient centric environment which focuses on the whole individual inclusive of physical, psychosocial, spiritual and functional needs of the patient, family, and significant others. Serves as the focal professional for the continuity of care in patient care within scope of practice standards, as well as specialty specific standards to address and resolve problems that may arise.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant Program
EXPERIENCE
Prefer clinical working experience as an NP or PA within the given specialty/service line recommended, but will consider a new graduate.
LICENSURE
Connecticut State Registered Nurse License Connecticut State Nurse Practitioner License or Physician Assistant State License Board specialty certification, as appropriate for position profile ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile
SPECIAL SKILLS
Organized, flexible, and good communication
PHYSICAL DEMAND
May require travel for outreach in the community
Additional Information
The Advanced Practice provider (NP/PA) will function in collaboration with Smilow Screening Program Medical Director and work towards increasing the overall colorectal cancer screening exams in the community and our YNHHS primary care practices. The APP coordinator will conduct outreach efforts in the community, physician practices, federal qualified healthcare centers to enlist patients and guide them through the algorithm for CRS and prevention.
- APP Coordinator will order appropriate tests; colonoscopy or Fecal Fit test. They will prepare patients for the test and optimize their health condition for endoscopy. They will develop and maintain a clinical database. They will also examine and see patients in the screening clinic as needed.
- APP Coordinator will also support the pancreatic Cyst Surveillance Clinic one day per week, seeing patients in the clinic and working with the Medical Director.
- APP Coordinator will provide overall oversight and management of the endoscopy referral queue at YNHH.
- Will serve as an integral member of a larger interdisciplinary team contributing to excellence and patient care, research and teaching.
- Clinical responsibility will include collaborating with other healthcare professionals throughout the continuum, performing clinical assessments as needed, concepts, principles, theories, and outcomes to solve complex problems, acquiring and managing pertinent patient data and tracking devices and related support.
1- 2 years experience preferred in Gastroenterology or Endoscopy/Colonoscopy surveillance and screening.
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