• Performs history and physicals as designated by the physician. • Identifies normal and abnormal findings and reports to the physician in a timely manner. • Provides preoperative teaching to patients and or families. • Performs patient rounds ensuring accurate assessment, review of labs and diagnostic procedures, and reports overall progress to supervising physician. • Orders appropriate testing per established guidelines and as outlined by supervising physician. • Documentation supports a review of lab/diagnostic results, is reflective of all required history and physical assessment elements. • Communicates with supervising physician in a timely manner regarding changes in the patient's progress, status, or critical test results. • Prepares for and develops discharge planning in conjunction with supervising physician. • Dictates discharge summaries timely and appropriate. • Provides counseling and instruction to patients and or families as appropriate. • Performs clinical responsibilities in a manner that maximizes patient care and outcomes. • Assumes appropriate code team role during emergency situations and responds effectively. • Facilitates timely treatment of abnormal labs or other relevant findings. • Develops workflow patterns to facilitate patient transfers or discharges. • Participates in outcome management and Press Ganey scores. • Evaluates patient's current status providing recommendations for ongoing treatment. • Provides patient/family education regarding medication, rationale for use and possible side effects • Collaborates with the supervising physician and/or substitute supervising physician and members of the treatment team to achieve desired outcomes and to assure continuous flow of patient care. • Alerts the treatment team to any significant changes in the patient's status. • Within prescribed time frames, review treatment goals and objectives with patients. • Communicates pertinent information efficiently to the supervising or substitute supervising physician. • Documents all screenings and assessments performed, including patients mental status. • Records medication changes, prescriptions written and samples provided. • Documents patient's complaints, concerns and questions as appropriate. • Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of a professional APP. • Participates in Performance Improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care, customer service, or practice efficiencies. • Identifies initiatives to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. • Assists in chart review/audits as needed for performance improvement data collection. • Supports initiatives implemented to improve patient outcomes and or efficiencies. • Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and or physician practice policies. • Adheres to infection control processes, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections. • ANCC Acute Care Certification required • CRNP experience preferred