Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) experienced in diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with vascular disease, including dialysis fistula access and revascularization, LE venous insufficiency, deep venous outflow obstruction, or stenosis and peripheral arterial disease. This position is market based, and not office based. This position will be responsible for rounding to senior living communities and facilities, and consulting and diagnosing patients in SNF, ALF, ILF environments. The Advanced Practice Provider will work closely with the physician and perform consultations and procedures within his/her scope of practice once trained and qualified.
- Obtain complete medical and surgical histories and perform physical examinations focusing on pelvic and lower extremity vascular condition.
- Educate patients and/or families about venous insufficiency, vascular ulcers, wound care, deep venous obstructive conditions, pelvic congestion syndrome, and peripheral arterial disease.
- Develop patient-specific treatment plans.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
- Discuss patient with internal wound and vascular specialists as needed or refer to external specialists if services cannot be provided to patients in the clinic.
- Procedures may include ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, micro phlebectomy, puncture aspiration, and/or limited ultrasound studies.
- Collaborate with supervising physician regarding complex patients, abnormal findings, or side effects to treatment.
- Perform independent evaluations and treatment in emergency situations.
- Respond to patient telephone calls regarding medical conditions and emergencies.
- Document using an electronic medical record.
- Prescribe and administer medications in accordance with state laws and scope of practice.
- Work with a physician under a collaborative agreement, including the scope of practice and level of supervision required.
- Participate in continuing education to sustain skill set and for professional growth and development.
- As a clinical partner to the physician, develop and maintain relationships with other local practices, advanced practice providers, and physicians.
- Participate in peer review activities.
- Assist and/or participate in the training of clinical staff.
- Promote continuous improvement and deliver safe and effective care according to UVVC clinical guidelines and best practices.
- Lead, direct and support a team of Nurses and Medical/Surgical Assistants with varying credentials in a fast-paced outpatient facility while ensuring compliance with UVVC policies and procedures.
- Travel to other UVVC facilities as needed to provide patient care.
- Demonstrate and promote a work culture committed to UVVC’s Core Values: Understanding, Nurturing, Ingenuity, Trust, Excellence, and Diversity.
- Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with UVVC’s Standards of Conduct as outlined in our Employee Handbook.
- Maintain the confidentiality and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with UVVC policies, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other applicable laws and regulations. PHI is a top priority of our organization.
- Related duties as assigned.