Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, OBGYN

About the Role

The Advanced Practice Provider is a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, provides comprehensive health care to patients in the area of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Prescribe and regulate medications per written collaborative agreement.
• Apply effective application of extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic patient conditions to the assessment and treatment of patients.
• Demonstrate clinical and theoretical staff competence for the designated area.
• Know and demonstrate understanding, skills, and principles of infection prevention, reduction, and control.
• Able to safely and effectively use medical equipment in carrying out planned interventions.
• Coordinate with other medical professionals within an interdisciplinary team; work collaboratively, organize assignments, manage time, multi-task, and assist with other team members to achieve desired outcomes.
• Conduct comprehensive or episodic health assessment of patient/families, including psychosocial, cognitive, and personal assets and limitations with an emphasis on wellness.
• Establish medical diagnosis; order and evaluate diagnostic studies; perform and monitor therapeutic procedures.
• Access and/or manage follow-up plans according to written and established protocols; modify management plan based on data received from referral source.
• Act as a resource to health care staff and implement educational programs to improve management of patients/families.
• Acknowledge the importance of the research process by contributing ideas, collecting data, sharing knowledge, and applying new findings to practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner:
  • Master’s Degree from an Advanced Practice Nursing Program.
  • RN and Nurse Practitioner licensure for the State of Indiana.
  • Certification as Nurse Practitioner.
  • Clinical nursing as an RN for five (5) years; prefer three (3) years practicing as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Physician Assistant:
  • Graduate of an accredited school of Physician Assisting; prefer Master's degree.
  • Experience in a hospital or physician practice setting; prefer three (3) years practicing as a Physician Assistant.
• At least one year of women's health experience is ideal.
• Familiarity with surgical patient care and postoperative management.
• Commitment to ongoing education in women's health.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner:
  • Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Indiana.
  • Advanced Practice Nurse and Controlled Substance Registration licenses in the state of Indiana.
  • Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration.
  • Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association).
  • Credentials with American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or other nationally recognized credentialing center.
• Physician Assistant:
  • Physician Assistant license in the state of Indiana.
  • Controlled Substance Registration license in the state of Indiana.
  • Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration.
  • Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association).

Preferred Education & Certifications

• Master's or better in Physician Assistant Studies or related field.
• Master's or better in Nursing or related field.
• Bachelor's or better in Nursing.
• Preferred Licenses & Certifications:
  • Registered Nurse.