Full Job Description
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Department: Nursing
Immediate Supervisor Title: Clinical Services Manager, Director of Nursing, Medical Practice Manager
Job Supervisory Responsibilities: May share in the supervision of RNs, LPNs, and/or medical assistants, depending on departmental organization
General Summary: An exempt position responsible for providing patient care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. Specializing in Vascular Surgery patient care.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
1. Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
2. Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
3. Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Handles minor procedures. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies. Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
4. Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
5. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
Education: BSN required, MSN preferred or graduation from an accredited PA program. Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner program or PANCE certification.
Experience: Preferred three years of nurse practitioner or PA experience.
Other Requirements: Current state registered license. Current state license as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority or PA. Current CPR certification.
Performance Requirements:
Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of advanced practice topics including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities.
2. Knowledge of professional theory, practices and regulations related to evaluating and providing patient care, and professional ethics related to the delivery of care.
3. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
4. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
5. Knowledge of health promotion, health risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques.
6. Knowledge of community, professional, and educational resources.
Skills:
1. Skill in oral and written communication including interviewing to gather medical histories; providing presentations, consultations, facilitation, and documentation, e.g., writing medical orders, patient education materials, and medical record updates. May require skill in using computerized health information management systems.
2. Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking, and other organizational matters.
3. Skill in modifying methods and techniques of professional care to provide appropriate care and in initiating appropriate emergency response and investigatory procedures.
Abilities:
1. Ability to analyze complex data and draw conclusions.
2. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
3. Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff, and the public.
Equipment Operated: Standard medical examination room equipment and instruments. May include use of computer/health information management system.
Work Environment: Combination of exam rooms and medical offices. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Mental/Physical Requirements: Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally requires lifting and carrying items weighing up to 10 pounds. Requires correct vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stress in emergency situations and occasionally may involve irregular working hours.
Essential Performance Requirements:
– Delivering high quality evidence-based care- Participate in utilization management activities to ensure appropriate use of healthcare resources.- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop discharge plans for patients transitioning from hospital to home or other care settings.- Current certification in Georgia.- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
We offer competitive compensation packages, including salary and benefits. Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in the lives of our patients.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $109,702.00 – $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Surgery
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person
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