Education:
Physician Assistant Program or Certified Nurse Practitioner Program
Experience:
Two (2) year experience as an adult advanced practitioner
Clinical experience in Wound Care, Lymphedema, and Hyperbaric Therapy preferred but not essential.
Licensure:
* Licensed as an Adult Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant by the Board of Medical Examiners of Maryland / Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses.
* Certification as required.
* Completion of "Healthcare Provider" CPR course.
Skills:
* Analytical skills in order to assess patients and implement appropriate intervention.
* Debridement of wounds as indicated
* Application of therapeutic wound dressings as indicated
* Ability to lead care team
* Management of patients weekly
* Follow up of cultures, diagnostic studies

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
* Assumes responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of outpatients at the Lymphedema center, the Wound Care Center and/ or Hyperbaric Oxygen Center
* Provides consultation and treatment on admitted patients for wounds and hyperbaric oxygen therapy
* Performs history and physical as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
* Writes appropriate orders appropriate to the patient's care requirements in compliance with hospital policy.
* Evaluates patient progress on a continuing basis; collaborates with the attending physician and other treating staff; alters treatment modalities.
* Evaluate medical, social and educational patient needs.
* Initiates referral to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources based on patient need and documents on the progress note.
* Documents pertinent information regarding patient progress and treatment regime.
* Writes orders appropriate to the patient's care requirements in compliance with hospital policy.
* Establishes medical diagnoses in compliance with standard accepted medical practice.
* Makes immediate referral of acute and/or life-threatening patient conditions to attending physician or designee or Emergency Department
* Consults with supervising physician or other appropriate consultant regarding patients whose condition is not improving as expected
* Performs technical functions as covered by the job description and, delegation agreements submitted to BPQA, and approved NP agreement and in accordance with hospital policy.
* Documents results of technical functions performed.
* Participates in regular patient care interdisciplinary rounds
* Monitors patient response related to technical function performed and document it.
* Acts as a clinical resource for Wound Care Center and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
* Provides a leadership role in fulfilling an ongoing hospital initiative of meeting provider coverage for inpatients with lymphedema and/or wound care needs and a system for triaging these patients as a midlevel provider.
* Performs QA, and other department level functions
* Runs or participates in Wound Care Center and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapycare rounds
* Participates in education required in all Centers
* Attends required staff meetings
* Provides mentorship to nurses in Wound Care Center, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and GBMC Actively supports and participates in nursing and/or hospital performance improvement initiatives.
* Participates incompetency education tasks as presiding over outpatient Center Mock Codes
* Performs activities to meet patient/family education needs.
* Participates actively in health teaching of patient and family to include preventative health care, as well as current medical condition and treatment regime.
* Plans and reviews home care instructions with patient and family if needed. Includes needs for service provided by community resources and hospital based ancillary services.
* Maintains continual communication with health team members regarding patient education and discharge planning.
* Assumes responsibility for utilizing opportunities for educational advancement by pursuing activities to meet identified educational needs and those required for continued certification as well as attending mandatory inservice as required.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

• Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.