Jefferson Health
NJ
The advanced practice provider (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) within the home visit setting works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP provides comprehensive care in the Home visit ambulatory practice. Assessment & Management Performs complete history & physicals and documents in the medical record. Orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated. Assesses for risks associated with the care of the acute and complex chronically ill patient including: medication side effects, immobility, impaired nutrition, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, immunocompetence, invasive interventions and diagnostic procedures. Diagnosis Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care team in making diagnoses of acute and complex chronic conditions. Manages diagnostic tests through ordering,...
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Counseling
Nursing
Nurse Practitioner
Physician & Surgeon
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