APP Internal Medicine-Outpatient Rheumatology

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Internal Medicine Department managing health problems and coordinating health care in outpatient rheumatology settings. Delivers patient care and medical services to individuals, families, and groups by utilizing standards of care in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations. Assesses health status, diagnoses medical conditions, develops medical plans of care, implements treatments, and evaluates patient responses in collaboration with a sponsoring physician as described in a Collaborative Practice Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates medical problems of clients in the assigned specialty practice setting and appropriately requests consultation of other specialties when indicated.
• Provides education to patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications pertinent to the patient’s condition.
• Creates diagnostically appropriate treatment plans.
• Documents all medical evaluation, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with NCQA, The Joint Commission, state regulatory standards, and evidence-based standards of care.
• Maintains documentation compliance for appropriate coding and billing.
• Facilitates evaluation of records by physician(s), peers, and quality standards according to protocols and receives and implements constructive directives.
• May refer complex and high-priority cases to collaborating physician regarding complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, complicated therapeutic problems, and re-evaluation of chronic conditions.
• Provides medical and emergency interventions appropriate to the client’s needs; prescribes and monitors medications appropriate to the diagnosis; orders and monitors the appropriateness of emergency interventions.
• Maintains collegiality with all members of the inter-disciplinary team.
• Utilizes appropriate chain-of-command and communicates with specialty practice Program Director, APP Director, and Medical Director regarding any clinical issue; contributes to quality improvement or process improvement as necessary.
• Performs the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant OR Master's Degree in Nursing from accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs OR Doctor of Nursing Practice from accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs.
• Age-appropriate training for “population served” may depend on APRN/PA program training and may require additional training as determined by the department.

Qualifications

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - State Board of Nursing copy of the current advance practice license for the State of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice locations). OR
• Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) - State Board of Healing Arts copy of the current advance practice license for the State of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice locations).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Advanced practice certification required. APRNs may obtain within one year of date of hire; specific certification may be required depending on specialty.

Preferred Experience

• Previous APRN or PA experience.

Schedule

Full time