JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Transmits/prescribes prescription orders pursuant to written protocols as authorized.
• Performs initial and on-going assessments and discharge planning
• Utilizes skills of observation, inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation using diagnostic instruments or laboratory procedures
• Documents patient care findings within established standards utilizing CPOE
• Coordinates care by collaborating with surgeons and others to obtain appropriate services
• Provides an accurate, thorough and timely report of patients' condition to surgeons and multidisciplinary team members.
• Works collaboratively with Utilization Review and Care Management regarding patient's LOS and discharge planning.
• Recognizes life-threatening situations and intervenes correctly with minimal supervision. May be a member of the Rapid Response team.
• Reassesses patients regularly and revises interventions/plan of care as needed
• Counsels' individuals, families and groups about health and illness and promote health maintenance.
• Makes positive contributions to and supports the development and execution of policies/procedures/ standards/protocols.
• Recognizes, develops and implements professional and community education programs related to health care as required.
• May serve on various hospital committees and teams and serves as an internal resource for CMS, TJC and appropriate quality process improvement initiatives.
• Ensures that patient's medical record has appropriate documentation to meet all quality and patient experience indicators.
• Works with interdisciplinary teams to reduce unnecessary readmissions to the hospital.
• Ensures efficient patient throughput through timely care coordination, reassessment, and discharge planning.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• 2 years Level II Trauma AND Ortho experience REQUIRED. NO NEW GRADS.
• On/Call weekend required
• Master's degree and certification from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Current Colorado Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license
• Current Basic Life Support - CPR Cert
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations regarding the delivery and billing of healthcare services
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• ATLS Certification required