Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)/Physician Assistant (PA-C) works independently or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to deliver services specified by their specialty. Palms Medical Group (PMG) APRN duties are tailored to the family unit in which direct care, health promotion, disease prevention and counseling are offered across the patient's lifespan.

Requirements

Description of Primary Responsibilities

1) Responsible for patient care

a) Provide necessary medical services to patients of PMG within his/her field of training in accordance with stated policies, procedures and protocols of PMG.

b) Identify him/herself as an APRN and wear identification badge at all times.

c) Exhibit professionalism when greeting and treating patients in the clinic.

d) Educate, counsel and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.

e) Prescribe medication as defined by State and Federal laws within their scope of practice.

f) Develop treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases.

g) Preform diagnostic tests, screening evaluations and conduct patient exams.

h) Provide other services as granted by delineation of privileges.

2) Responsible for coverage

a) Be available for contact after hours to treat or triage medical conditions.

b) Share in providing coverage for extended office hours of PMG as approved by the Board of Directors.

3) Responsible for administrative duties

a) Read and adhere to the Provider Policy Manual

b) Assist in medical data collection for UDS and grant applications.

c) Participate in QA/QI activities as directed by the CMO.

d) Agree to carry out all required responsibilities of the corporation relative to patient charges, third party reimbursement, etc.

e) Maintain the electronic health record (EHR) as per current PMG policies and procedures.

f) Advise the appropriate member of management as defined by the institution's organizational chart, of any problems you perceive with PMG operations.

g) Participate in community service and health promotion programs.

h) Participate in the review of all medical policies, procedures and protocols.

i) Perform any other duty assigned by CMO or CEO to improve the efficiency of PMG.

Description of Primary Attributes

General Development:

1) Must be organized, a self-starter and detailed oriented

2) Job duties require the ability to work independently and as part of a team

3) Expected to travel and cover other sites during provider absences

4) Expected to coach, mentor and train clinical staff.

5) Assist in the training and mentoring of coworkers by sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and supporting skill development.

Professional & Technical Knowledge:

1) Follow Safety and OSHA requirements

2) Maintain appropriate certifications

3) Undergo credentialing, utilization and peer reviews

4) Employee will be expected to navigate and operate Microsoft Office suite products, including Word and Excel

Licenses & Certifications:

1) Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program

2) Current and Valid APRN license in the State of Florida

3) Graduate of an accredited 2 year Physician Assistant Program

4) Current and Valid Physician Assistant license in the State of Florida

5) Prefer all Physician Assistant's to have PA-C status

6) Current BLS (basic life support) Certification

Communications Skills:

1) Effectively and tactfully communicates complex and/or technical information to co-workers, patients and/or vendors

Physical/Mental/Emotional Demands:
• Standing for long periods of time
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Viewing a computer monitor for long periods of time
• Bending
• Stretching / Reaching
• Walking short distances
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Operating office equipment (computer, fax machines, telephones and copy machines)
• Reading forms / Instructions / Patients Charts
• Communicating well to people of various ages, educational levels, cultural backgrounds in person or by telephone
• Exposure to potentially violent / irate patients
• Making decisions with little guidance
• Health / Safety Consideration of Position

o Exposure to chemical infectious / contagious illness

o Exposure to chemical and inhalation of antibiotics during reconstitution

o Exposure to X-Ray radiation

o Exposure to a variety of scents and odors

o Must utilize universal precaution in clinical or exposure situations as prescribed by federal state, and local guidelines and /or laws