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Job Description: Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Cooper University Health Care -OUTPATIENT  • The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is licensed, registered and has completed specialized graduate or doctoral education, and is nationally certified to provide health and medical care for diverse populations in a variety of settings. Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Functions • The Advanced Practice Nurse will function within the scope of practice as defined by the state nurses practice act, delineation of privileges set forth by the practice setting and the American Nurses’ Association Code of Ethics. The advanced practice nurse utilizes the scientific process and national standards of care as a framework for managing patient care. • The Physician Assistant will function within the scope of practice as defined by the supervising physician • As licensed independent providers, APPs practice autonomously and/or in consultation with a collaborating/supervising physician and other health care professionals to assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients’ health problems/needs. • The APP will perform a patient history and physical examination to determine a working differential diagnosis and develop an individualized plan of care. • Services include, but are not limited to ordering, performing, supervising, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, and prescription of pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies. • The APP may provide therapeutic measures as appropriate and provide teaching, education and counseling to individuals, families and groups. • For uncommon or unstable conditions, the APP will formulate diagnoses in consultation with his/her collaborating/supervising physician and either refer to a specialist or participate in the dual management and treatment with his/her collaborating/supervising physician. • In addition to diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses, APPs will emphasize health promotion and disease prevention • APPs will serve as health care researchers, professional educators, interdisciplinary consultants and patient advocates. Prescribing Medications • Prescriptions may be provided by the APP, where clinically indicated, and shall be in accordance with the current APP prescribing guidelines and in accordance with state and federal law. Proper documentation of medications prescribed, and refills authorized, will be reflected in the patient’s chart.

Ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees as well as protect and preserve property interests of the Cooper Health System.

Ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees as well as protect and preserve property interests of the Cooper Health System.

Ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees as well as protect and preserve property interests of the Cooper Health System.

This position has a strong emphasis on customer service to our patients.   Must ensure quality patient scheduling, positive telephone etiquette and customer satisfaction in support of the mission of Cooper University Hospital.    Serve as the front line contact person for all incoming patients.    Greet, register, schedule, collect point of service copays and provide general information to patients and their families using AIDET.   Must have the ability to be organized, take independent action and project Cooper’s values to both customer and co-workers.   Serves as patient’s non-clinical navigator during discharge coordination.

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists with patients’ activities of daily living and plan of care.   Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and/or patient’s family or significant other(s).   Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees as well as protect and preserve property interests of the Cooper Health System.

Functions in the role of providing a safe environment for patients requiring close observation.    Assists in providing direct, indirect, and non-patient care responsibilities.    Contributes to quality patient care by serving as a significant member of the health care team.

Assumes responsibility for record keeping, and intra-departmental and Inter-departmental communications.

Ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees as well as protect and preserve property interests of the Cooper Health System.