Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

About the role

The Quick Care Clinic at Daviess Community Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join their healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families on medications, diseases, treatment plans and procedures for a diverse patient population.
• Collaborate with members of the healthcare team to offer the best patient care and achieve good outcomes.
• Develop treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases.
• Educate and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Understand the changes in health promotion throughout the aging process.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and provide age-appropriate care.
• Perform diagnostic tests and screening evaluations.
• Manage overall patient care regarding lifestyle and development issues.
• Emphasize preventative care and disease management.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to coworkers.
• Prescribe medications while using medication references as needed.
• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Revise the plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment.
• Complete computerized documentation in patient's charts in an appropriate timeframe.
• Knowledge of established clinic policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner License or current Physician Assistant license.
• Current BLS certification.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Basic Life Support (BLS).
• American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Confident in diagnosing, treating, educating, and assisting patients of all ages to manage illnesses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) documentation and computer skills.
• Experience preferred but not mandatory.