Lung Transplant - Advanced Lung Diseases (Inpatient) Advanced Practice Provider

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Works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. Provides healthcare in primary care, acute care, critical care and long-term health care settings. Has didactic education, clinical competency and national certification in identified area of clinical practice. Demonstrates medical knowledge, clinical judgment, technical competence, professionalism, interpersonal communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is responsible for professional development and competency validation. Has an advanced knowledge of nursing theory and application. Participates in the medical and surgical care of solid organ transplant patients and/or living donors in the clinical acute care and/or ambulatory setting. Responsible for the development, promotion and coordination of a multidisciplinary plan of care from the time of referral for transplantation or organ donation through the evaluation process, hospitalization and continuing after discharge to assure adequate health maintenance and long term care of the transplant patient.

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Position Hours:

• Full time, 3 13-hour shifts per week

• Night Shift

• Inpatient position

About Us:

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a renowned academic medical center dedicated to advancing medical knowledge, improving patient care, and training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Our lung transplant program is the 3rd largest program by volume in the world, and recognized for its excellence in patient outcomes and providing comprehensive care to patients with end-stage lung disease. In addition to lung transplant patients, we care for patients with advanced pulmonary hypertension and severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) receiving bronchoscopic lung volume reduction procedures (BLVR). We are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where every team member can thrive and make a difference in the lives of our patients.

Job Description:

VUMC is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Inpatient Advanced Lung Disease (ALDS) team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing advanced clinical care and support to patients undergoing lung transplantation, from pre-transplant evaluation to post-transplant management, and other advanced pulmonary conditions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team of transplant specialists and contribute to the advancement of transplant medicine.

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) / Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Required

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations, including medical history review, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing. Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents complete, system-focused, or symptom-specific physical examination, assessment and plan of care;

• Collaborate with transplant surgeons, pulmonologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for patients;

• Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated;

• Prescribes therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes;

• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes;

• Provide education and support to patients and their families throughout the transplant process, including pre-operative preparation and post-operative care;

• Provides specialty specific consultation services upon request and within specialty scope of practice;

• Monitor and evaluate patients' responses to treatment, adjusting therapy as necessary to optimize outcomes and minimize complications;

• Utilizes evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care;

• Initiates appropriate referrals and consultations;

• Facilitates the patient's transition between and within health care settings, such as admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

• Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, with licensure in Tennessee.

• Active Tennessee DEA license or ability to obtain.

• Prior clinical experience in critical care, pulmonary medicine, or transplant medicine strongly preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to manage complex medical conditions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with healthcare team members.

• Commitment to evidenced-based practice, continuous learning, and professional development.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a leading academic medical center.

• Supportive work environment with access to innovative technology and resources.

• Access to continuing education opportunities, conferences, and research collaborations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents complete, system-focused, or symptom-specific physical examination, assessment and plan of care.

• In collaboration, provides healthcare services for primary, acute and complex care of patients and manages patient's overall care, identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses.

• Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated.

• Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions.

• Prescribes therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes.

• Utilizes evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care;

• Initiates appropriate referrals and consultations;

• Provides specialty specific consultation services upon request and within specialty scope of practice;

• Facilitates the patient's transition between and within health care settings, such as admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Professionalism (Advanced): Demonstrates behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and a responsible attitude toward their patients, their profession and society. Participates in medical center committees, professional organizations and activities that influence advanced practice.

• Practice-Based Scholarly Inquiry and Integration (Advanced): Demonstrates the use of scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate and improve patient care practices. Anticipates variations in practice and is proactive in implementing interventions to improve quality. Uses best available evidence to continuously improve quality of clinical practice. Generates knowledge from clinical practice to improve practice and patient outcomes. Reviews data and evidences to improve advanced practice. Integrates knowledge from the humanities and sciences within the context of nursing science.

• Interpersonal and Communication Skills (Intermediate): Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills that enable them to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of health care teams. Communicates practice knowledge effectively both orally and in writing.

• Patient and Family Centered Care (Advanced): Demonstrates care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease and care at the end of life. Within scope of licensure and certification, manages previously diagnosed and undiagnosed patients. Uses health assessment skills to differentiate between normal, variations of normal, and abnormal findings. Employs screening and diagnostic strategies in the development of diagnoses. Prescribes medications within scope of practice. Manages health/illness status of patients and families over time and across the continuum. Provides patient-centered care and the patient or designee as a full partner in decision making. Creates a climate of patient-centered care to include confidentiality privacy, comfort, emotional support, mutual trust, and respect. Incorporates cultural and spiritual preferences, values and beliefs into health care. Preserves the patient's control over decision making by negotiating a mutually acceptable plan of care. Integrates ethical principles into decision making. Uses electronic health record to capture data on variables for the evaluation and management of patient care. Clearly documents findings, assessment and plan of care.

• Clinical Knowledge and Practice (Advanced): Demonstrates established and evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences, and the application of their knowledge to patient care and the education of others. Demonstrates knowledge of population focus but also other sciences that support his/her field of practice. Demonstrates knowledge of common and important health issues affecting society and other societies around the globe. Demonstrates commitment in maintaining current evidence based knowledge through continuous learning. Educates patients, families, students and other members of the healthcare team in clinical topics and application of clinical knowledge.

• Health Systems and Policy Management (Intermediate): Demonstrates sufficient fundamental proficiency in behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and a responsible attitude toward their patients, their profession and society. Participates in professional organizations and activities that influence advanced practice.

Our Nursing Philosophy:

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and /or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

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Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.