Advanced Practice Provider OR First Assist - Willoughby, United States - University Hospitals Health System

    University Hospitals Health System
    University Hospitals Health System Willoughby, United States

    1 month ago

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    Seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to primarily function as a first assistant to the surgeon at Lake West Medical Center and occasionally at Tripoint Medical Center.

    1 year of APP OR first assistant experience required. Will consider experienced APRN with RNFA certification.


    Position Summary:

    • Performs patient assessment and assigns diagnosis based on recorded assessment data and current scientific and current research.
    • Establishes plan of care and implements interventions in accordance with care paths, protocols, and standards of care and current research.
    • Collaborates w/other health care providers in an interdisciplinary approach to provide care to the patient and family.
    • Order and perform routine diagnostic procedures
    • Develop and implement treatment plans
    • Monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions
    • Contributes to the educational development of staff, patients, family and self.
    • Demonstrates progressive leadership and effective management.
    • Provides education through role modeling and in-services to meet identified learning needs and to promote professionalism.
    • Advances own professional development through self-directed learning, continuing education and participation in peer review.
    • Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients/customers.
    • Initiates and maintains positive relationships with co-workers.
    • Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment.
    • Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values Equal Opportunity Employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity