PS Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

The Burn Advanced Practice Clinician (BAPC) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who has successfully completed a clinical Master's Degree from an accredited school of nursing or a Physician Assistant (PA) who has successfully obtained their degree from an accredited school and passed the NCCPA certification exam. BAPCs are required to have current prescriptive licensure in accordance with Utah State Laws and Controlled Substance licensing. The BAPC will collaborate with burn surgeons, residents, nursing staff, and other health care providers (including prehospital providers through rehabilitation) to provide expert clinical care for burn patients in emergency and urgent situations, including advanced assessment, diagnosis and patient management in the clinic, ICU, ED, OR and consultations. BAPC's will participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities on a continual basis.

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

Responsibilities

Clinical Practice The BAPC: a. Performs and documents patient history, physical examinations and assessment of Burn Service patients. b. Orders and interprets laboratory, radiographic, and other diagnostic tests. c. Performs diagnostic and stabilization procedures as necessary based on ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and ABLS guidelines. d. Orders medications and treatments that include all approved formulary medications, wound care products, and controlled substances II-V, in accordance with Utah state laws and in consultation with burn service physicians. e. Develops and reviews documented plan of care and consults with attending burn surgeon, senior resident, patients and family regarding plan of care. f. The outpatient BAPC is the primary participant in daily outpatient burn clinic, providing continuity with patient telephone calls, clinic coordination and consultation with rotating attendings and residents. g. BAPC will aid in completing paperwork for all Burn Service patients, including patients they may not have seen personally, by reviewing patient's electronic medical record. Signatures may be obtained by attending burn surgeon once paperwork is complete. h. Performs procedures under the supervision of the burn attending. Procedures may be delegated to the BAPC once formal proctoring is obtained as per Department of Surgery credentialing, at which time procedures may be delegated to the BAPC and performed independently. i. Develops at least one performance improvement project/year. j. Embraces change and continuously identifies opportunities for improvement by demonstrating a commitment to creativity and innovation. k. Efficiently and effectively uses resources to ensure the financial viability of the Burn Service. l. The BAPC has the responsibility to assure Burn Clinic clinician coverage for all open clinic hours. They must communicate any foreseen problems well in advance to the BCMD. m. The BAPC responds to requests for evaluation and management of potential Burn Service patients in the ED, floor and telemedicine visits.

Consultation The BAPC: a. In collaboration with nurses, physicians, and other members of the burn team, develops, promotes, and maintains interdisciplinary teamwork using effective communication and interpersonal skills. b. Demonstrates commitment to the University Health Care system philosophy and ongoing initiatives related to clinical practice, education, and research. c. Reviews and updates all burn service guidelines and protocols on a yearly basis. Makes necessary revisions and updates to current guidelines/protocols developed by the Burn Service. d. Annually reviews all burn clinical forms for possible revisions / updates both in powerforms and paper. e. Serves as a consultant and liaison between the Burn Service and clinical, ancillary, and support services. f. Attends and participates in all annual burn program retreats, quarterly team meetings and ACS verification visits. g. Attends and participates in Burn Trauma ICU Interdisciplinary Quality Management Committee meetings; meeting the 50% attendance requirement that will be reviewed at yearly job performance evaluation.

Education: The BAPC a. Actively participates in the educational process of medical students, interns, residents, advanced practice nursing students, PA students, and nursing students. b. Obtains and documents continuing education hours required to maintain licensure. c. Serves as patient/family liaison in education of Burn Service patients and their families. d. Develops new patient education materials as needed for posting on the burn web page. e. Serves as a resource to staff and patients on burn related subjects and resources available. f. Participates in staff development of all inpatient units with burn patients. g. Presents one formal educational presentation per year. If unable to present on scheduled date, BAPC must find replacement. This will be reviewed at yearly job performance evaluation. h. BAPC presents one burn education rounds annually.

Research: The BAPC: a. Promotes and participates in burn research. b. Promotes and participates in presentation and publication of burn related activities; one every three years per provider. c. Encourages the application of current research to clinical practice by providing in-services to inpatient units as requested.