Function effectively as an assistant to the surgeon throughout a patient’s perioperative (surgical) experience (as applicable).2. Manages comprehensive and individualized care for obstetrics/gynecology patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization .. Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations .. Completes integrated assessments .. With the collaboration of obstetrics/gynecology faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate .. Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice .. Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients .. Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in medical record .. Facilitates patient discharge and/or follow-up by coordinating appropriate services and tests necessary for outpatient follow-up appointments in the clinic (as applicable). 10. Performs necessary procedures following established clinical guidelines and Protocols and scope of practice (SOP).11. Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for obstetrics/gynecology patients, which includes teaching, disposition planning and necessary referral to other members of the health care team as necessary .2. Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum of their educational experience and certification .3. Participate in physician rounds, as applicable .4. Identifies unstable or complex obstetrics/gynecology patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the clinic and/or hospital setting .5. Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care .6. Assists in the collection of outcome measures (as applicable).17. Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making by the identification, evaluation and management of the individual needs of obstetrics/gynecology patients/families .8. Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner .9. Bases decisions made/actions taken on the relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings .0. Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the provision of education to nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families and the community .1. Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to appropriate patient/family preferences, priorities and readiness to learn .2. Evaluates the effectiveness of patient/family teaching and collaborates with the nursing and clinical staff in the completion of education plan. 23. Updates own knowledge base throughout the year .4. Completes all identified clinical competencies .5. Serves as a resource person for staff caring for the obstetrics/gynecology patient .6. Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise .7. Mentors nursing personnel in all levels of clinical practice. 28. Participates in community programs, distribution of literature, as appropriate in area of expertise .9. Communicates effectively with patients/families, physician and ancillary services at all levels to assure coordinated efficient patient care. 30. Documents the plan of care, interventions and evaluations in a clear and concise manner for every patient visit in the patient’s medical record following approved hospital/ UHA policies and compliance standards for documentation. 31. Documents all interventions in the patient’s medical record following approved hospital/ UHA policies and compliance standards for documentation. 32. Collaborates with other leaders and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome based improvements in care .3. Provides leadership in the development and implantation of changes in the obstetrics/gynecology practice that positively impact patient outcomes. 34. Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate creative problem solving and provide professional support .5. Participates and initiates inter-disciplinary approaches to patient care, program development and education. Serves as a professional role model .6. Promotes and practices innovation of the expanded role in the delivery of care to obstetrics/gynecology patients and families throughout the inpatient hospitalization .7. Participates and provides leadership for committees and task forces .0. Documents hours and submits billing reports, as appropriate. 41. Participates in the WVUH/ UHA Performance Improvement Plan. 42. Applies information from Performance Improvement activities, changing practice as necessary, to improve care provided to patients. 43. Reviews and interprets obstetrics/gynecology data from sources such as patient registries, clinical and financial reports, length of stay, access to care, and cost per case reports and recommends/implements changes as necessary .4. Participates in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator .5. Assists Faculty, Administrators and Directors in the collection of outcome measures.