Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice

We are recruiting clinicians who are motivated by our mission to provide comprehensive integrated team-based care to all residents of this diverse rural and underserved area.

SUMMARY:

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant assesses and evaluates the health care needs of patients, performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, institutes and manages care for patients, and performs related work as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Takes patient histories and performs complete physical examinations of patients.

· Assesses the clinical status of patients.

· Orders and performs laboratory and screening tests in accordance with approved protocols or standardized procedures.

· Consults with physician supervisor as necessary and refers cases as appropriate.

· Formulates clinical assessment based upon clinical findings, plans, and coordinates care.

· Recommends and/or administers treatment or medications as approved.

· Provides and evaluates patient care according to adopted protocols and quality assurance program criteria.

· Participates in on-going evaluation, quality assurance, required trainings, peer review, provider meetings and other clinical meetings.

· Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.

· Mentors peers and teaches students and residents when requested.

· Reviews and prepares protocols for use by staff.

· Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

· Participates in after-hour call coverage.

· Responds to patient or co-worker complaints and works toward a positive resolution of any dispute.

· Serves as a member of site committees when requested.

· Identifies problems related to patient services and makes recommendations for improvement.

· Adheres to established clinical protocols, procedures, and attendance policy.

· Assists in updating clinical protocols and procedures when requested.

· Other duties and responsibilities as designated by supervisor.

We are recruiting clinicians who are motivated by our mission to provide comprehensive integrated team-based care to all residents of this diverse rural and underserved area.

SUMMARY:

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant assesses and evaluates the health care needs of patients, performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, institutes and manages care for patients, and performs related work as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Takes patient histories and performs complete physical examinations of patients.

· Assesses the clinical status of patients.

· Orders and performs laboratory and screening tests in accordance with approved protocols or standardized procedures.

· Consults with physician supervisor as necessary and refers cases as appropriate.

· Formulates clinical assessment based upon clinical findings, plans, and coordinates care.

· Recommends and/or administers treatment or medications as approved.

· Provides and evaluates patient care according to adopted protocols and quality assurance program criteria.

· Participates in on-going evaluation, quality assurance, required trainings, peer review, provider meetings and other clinical meetings.

· Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.

· Mentors peers and teaches students and residents when requested.

· Reviews and prepares protocols for use by staff.

· Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

· Participates in after-hour call coverage.

· Responds to patient or co-worker complaints and works toward a positive resolution of any dispute.

· Serves as a member of site committees when requested.

· Identifies problems related to patient services and makes recommendations for improvement.

· Adheres to established clinical protocols, procedures, and attendance policy.

· Assists in updating clinical protocols and procedures when requested.

· Other duties and responsibilities as designated by supervisor.