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Experienced APP interested in common pulmonary procedures including thoracentesis, chest tube placement, ultrasound who provides support and coordinates the procedural aspect of the Interventional Pulmonology program at Wellstar-MCG health. Most of the procedures involve patients who have lung cancer or metastatic disease to the lung or has a lung lesion that needs a diagnosis. The APP will evaluate both in and out-patient, prepare patients for procedure, follow-up on patients after biopsy results are available and coordinate further care along with the nurse navigator to facilitate access to cancer care. Procedural training will be provided.

The schedule is Monday-Friday, 8a-5p.

Position Summary

The APP will act as a resource and provide guidance of patient services by working closely with physicians, nurse-navigators, administrative staff, scheduling specialists in both the inpatient and ambulatory arenas.

Duties & Responsibilities

80% Patient Services

Act as a contact person for Interventional Pulmonology inpatient consults and evaluate patients.Collaborate with Pulmonary consult team and other members of the Pulmonary division to confirm patient is appropriate for Interventional Pulmonology evaluationTriage all new patient (out and inpatient) referrals to determine urgencyVerify scheduling of ordered procedures/testing and ensures patients have the appropriate information/testing prior to clinic visitComplete H&P prior to all procedures both in and outpatient (4 half day outpatient clinics)Oversee proceduresReviews medications and historyCompletes procedural H&PCollaborates with the inpatient team to ensure an understanding of the patient’s plan of care upon admission (post-procedural or pre-planned)Collaborates with Anesthesia, Endo suite, and OR for seemless schedulingCollaborates with PFT lab, DHC, OR for scheduling as neededProvides regular updates to attending physiciansTrack and report radiographic imaging resultsTrack and report laboratory/pathology resultsOrdersLiaison between patients and social workers to provide patient assistance with social issues – home care, hospice, transportation, etc.Follow-up patient calls as needed for well checks – frequent pleurx patients, patients discharged from inpatient admission, day after procedure well checks,Attend clinic with attending physicians (Dr Islam and Dr Allen)Review records of all new outpatient and intpatient referrals to confirm required information is available in coordination with the nurse navigatorCommunicate with referring physicians (office or clinic staff) to obtain any missing medical records or biopsy resultsReview all medication list prior to any procedures (e.g. anticoagulation) prior to scheduling any proceduresCoordinate and facilitate diagnostic imaging, scheduling of procedures, follow up appointments in clinic.Interface with study coordinators and facilitate patients for clinical trials multidisciplinary research meetingsCall prescriptions/refills as neededManage pleural catheter patients (adequate training will be provided)

Liaison with phone triage as needed to respond to clinical issues presented by patient and report to CNP and/or attendingProvides patient education to new and established patients as neededProvides education on pleural catheter drainage, bronchoscopyActs as a resource to clinic nursing and non-nursing staff to ensure all staff involved are informed regarding the patient plan of care

20% Administrative

Creates, maintains and distributes an updated calendar of procedures to all team membersMaintain a database of all IP procedures performedHelps attending physicians develop and maintain clinical protocols for patient evaluation, peri-procedure management and post-procedure surveillance as needed.Attends pulmonary case discussion meetings/ Thoracic tumor boardAttends staff and department meetings as requestedAttends local and national meetings as requiredCollaborates to develop standard operating procedures for area of responsibilityMaintains IRB/Research database as appropriateAssists with completion of patient applications for FMLA, social security, insurance, disability, etc.Participates in performance improvement initiativesIdentifies areas for improvement and collaborates to enhance the patient experience

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: Appropriate state licensure. Completion of APP training. Interest in performing procedures. Previous hospital experience preferred but not required.  Oncology and/or ICU experience is a plus.

On-going: Attend conferences and other educational seminars as needed.

Supervisory responsibility: None

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