Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (APP)

Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Family Medicine, located in Farmington, Utah. This is a full-time, exempt position working four days a week, including Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Conducts physical exams, assesses health status, orders and interprets tests, prescribes medications, and treats illnesses including giving injections and suturing wounds.
• Consults with physicians as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated medical cases.
• Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.
• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.
• Counsels patient/family on preventive health care.
• Documents patient information and care in medical record and may maintain department statistical database for research purposes.
• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Reviews patient records, interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed in conjunction with the physician or under the direction of a physician.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention; instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Provides patient education.
• Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations, including use of CPR.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner

• BSN required, MSN preferred.
• Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner program.
• Minimum three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting, plus two years of nurse practitioner experience.
• State registered NP license; current state license as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority.

Physician Assistant

• Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of accredited physician assistant program.
• Four years of health care experience prior to applying to PA program, plus one year of experience as PA, preferably in clinic setting.
• National certification from the NCCPA.
• State registered PA license required.

Other Requirements

• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Performance Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated competency dealing with all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

Equipment Operated

• Operate medical instruments such as stethoscopes and diagnostic tools, along with procedural equipment like IV pumps, catheters, and wound care supplies.
• Utilize computers for electronic health records and communicate using various software tools and personal protective equipment due to potential exposure to hazards like bloodborne pathogens.

Work Environment

• Clinic environment working directly with patients in examination rooms.
• Perform procedures in treatment areas.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals in team-based environments.
• May be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks), and chemical hazards.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 100 pounds to assist fallen patients.
• Able to lift 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.