Advanced Practice Provider

In collaboration with supervising physicians, the APP directly manages the care of complex acutely ill patients via face-to-face, telehealth, or other communication devices. The APP is an expert in patient care who provides quality care, performs patient assessments, H & Ps, and takes a thorough medical history. The APP can order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests. The APP develops medical diagnoses, appropriate treatment plan, prescribes medical regimen, and educates patients/family regarding diagnosis and plan of care. May perform approved procedures and order medications as indicated in the Delineation of Privileges. The APP works directly with physicians, staff, administration, patients and families to ensure quality of care across the health system. The APP is a clinical team leader that intervenes and manages deteriorating patients. The APP integrates evidence-based practice and technological advances into their scope of practice. The APP may participate in research initiatives, data collection, quality improvement, discharge planning, and coordination of patient care within the area of practice. The APP participates in and facilitates patient throughput, optimal patient outcomes, optimal length of stay and improved patient satisfaction.