PRN Clinic APP

About the role

The Clinic Advanced Practitioner (APP) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) who serves as the primary provider in a Rural Health Clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including history, physical exams, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Order, interpret, and review laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic studies.
• Provide preventive care, health education, and patient counseling.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Refer patients to specialists and follow up on consults as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education.
• Lead clinic staff in behaviors, actions and attitude (e.g. Nurses, Receptionists) in delivering excellent patient care.
• Provide guidance as necessary to ensure quality professional services and patient satisfaction.
• Maintain behavior that is compliant with Federal and State regulations, guidelines, and requirements including working knowledge of all health information management issues such as HIPAA.

Requirements

• MSN, DNP, MPAS, DMSc, or equivalent advanced degree.
• Active, unencumbered state license.
• Nurse Practitioners must be permitted to treat all age groups, from infant to geriatric, as per their board specialty, such as Family Nurse Practitioner.
• DEA and BLS certification.
• DOT certification.
• Strong interpersonal communication and knowledge of clinical practice standards.