-Function independently to provide high quality patient care in a way that is collaborative and patient centric.
-Care may occur in a variety of settings and by different modalities, including direct interaction with patients in the hospital and/or clinic, but also via telephone, video, or secure e mail when appropriate.
-Care will include where appropriate gathering of history from the patient and others, physical exam, review of prior records, and review of ancillary data, using sound judgement, critical problem-solving skills, and up to date medical information.
-Develops and monitors appropriate treatment plans, communicates effectively with the patient, family when appropriate, and care team.
-Provides efficient and compassionate care for both the patient and their family utilizing multi-disciplinary approach through communication, continuity, coordination and evaluation.
-Provides relevant education and counseling to patients and families to support care plan, treatment, and discharge.
-Collaborates with other healthcare team members, leadership, and medical staff to provide safe patient care. Communicates pertinent findings and information to physician and team.
-Assists collaborating physicians with management of patients in the hospital consistent with care site policies, regulations, and approved Scope of Practice.
-Responsible for compliance of regulatory standards and practice metrics. Documents in accordance with regulatory and care site guidelines.
-Promotes mission, vision, and values and abides by service behavior standards.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
-May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need. May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.