Job Responsibilities:

The Advanced Practice Provider (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Clinical Nurse Specialist or Physician Assistant) acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care. The authority, responsibility, and accountability of the Advanced Practice Provider are as follows:

1. Clinical Responsibilities:
• Manage patients referred to the Wound and Ostomy Center for evaluation and treatment of non-healing ulcers and ostomy care, including patient education, diagnostic testing, review of diagnostic results, collaboration with the Medical Director and other specialists, facilitation of appropriate referrals, and coordination and clinical follow-up.
  
• Deliver a high standard of patient care using advanced clinical skills and a broad and in-depth theoretical knowledge base.
• Manage a clinical caseload, addressing the needs of patients in a primary care setting.
• Prescribe appropriate treatments in collaboration with nursing staff and the Medical Director.
• Assume responsibility for the supervision and coordination of patient care in the wound and ostomy program.
• Develop and enhance nursing services offered by the practice.
• Provide clinical leadership within the practice.
2. Educational Responsibilities:
   
• Teach patients new information and skills related to their care.
  
• Maintain professional competencies through ongoing education.
• Support unit education through activities such as precepting, conducting in-services, and assisting in organizational educational programs.
3. Communication Responsibilities:
   
• Ensure effective communication with patients, families, care team members, and physicians regarding patient progress, plan of care, and response to treatment.
  
4. Staff Development Responsibilities:
   
• Participate in the orientation of new employees.
  
• Oversee care provided by clinical staff on the patient care team.
• Work in partnership with team members to provide high-quality care.
5. Quality and Improvement Responsibilities:
   
• Implement care plans and clinical pathways to ensure progression toward quality outcomes.
  
• Participate in developing and monitoring action plans to ensure performance improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Strive to perform tasks correctly the first time, using quality tools and techniques as appropriate.
• Demonstrate flexibility and resilience in response to change.
6. Collaboration and Teamwork Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with physicians and team members regarding changes in patient conditions and revise care plans based on team input.
  
• Support the roles of all co-workers and act as a resource for the interdisciplinary team regarding coordination of care, pathways, and discharge planning.
• Maintain effective relationships with primary and consulting physicians.
• Participate actively as a team member on both departmental and organizational levels, fostering collaboration and recognizing the efforts and successes of others.
7. Leadership and Organizational Engagement:
   
• Model behaviors that support the Mission Statement, Service Standards, and Values of the wound care program.
  
• Use effective interpersonal skills to develop positive working relationships.
• Participate in educational opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Contribute to organizational and departmental goals.

APPROVAL PROCESS

Program Director:                             Date:

Clinical Coordinator:                        Date:

Revised Date: