Advanced Practice Provider - Pemier Medical

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(K) plan
• 401(K) matching
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays

Responsibilities

• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Performs a complete physical exam and records findings.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Administers medications and injections according to physician direction.
• Sutures minor lacerations.
• Evaluates and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention and makes recommendations as needed.
• Interprets tests and examination results under the direction of a physician.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Provides patient education as needed.
• Maintains and reviews patient’s records and other pertinent information.
• Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultations.
• Manages medical and surgical emergencies.
• Must be knowledgeable of EMR (Athena).
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• In-person, regular, and punctual attendance.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Demonstrates current competencies applicable for the position.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and medical care to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of organization’s policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill and knowledge in taking medical history to assess medical conditions and interpret findings.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner program, or
• Successful completion of a Physician's Assistant training (general or specialized) from an approved PA program.

Licenses and Registrations

• Current state Registered Nurse Licensure
• Current state Advanced Practice Nurse Licensure, or
• Current state Physician's Assistant License
• NCCPA certification (if PA)
• Current CPR Registration

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stress in emergency situations and irregular hours.