Valid Nurse Practitioner License or Physician Assistant certification from an accredited program
Current certification from American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or appropriate medical board
Up-to-date CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications as needed
Experience in a physician's office is preferred
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with minimal supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to handle high-stress situations and maintain confidentiality
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient history taking and physical examinations
Diagnose conditions and develop treatment plans for patients
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures
Perform therapeutic procedures including injections and suturing
Educate patients and families on preventative care and medication usage
Maintain accurate and confidential medical records
Collaborate and consult with medical staff as necessary
Benefits
Access to ongoing education and training opportunities
Supportive work environment promoting teamwork
Exposure to diverse patient populations
Opportunity to grow within the organization
Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care
Full Job Description
Physician Assistant
POSITION SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant treats both physical and mental conditions through comprehensive history taking, physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
Mid-level can then diagnose the disease and then provide appropriate treatment for the patient.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent customer service skills.
Reads and understands the English language.
Ability to think critically and analytically with little or no supervision
Ability to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and outcomes.
Ability to process information and prioritize
Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Possesses independent work habits, is self-reliant and self-directed
Ability to learn, adapt, and change as required by the job functions
Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of material and information accessed and reviewed
Basic computer literacy
Ability to move freely, reach, bend, and complete light lifting
Ability to use good body mechanics while performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA guidelines
Ability to maintain attendance to meet standard job practices
Education
Registered Professional Nurse License and Graduate of Nurse Practitioner Program or Graduate of PA Program
Licensure
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification or PA license
Nurse Practitioners License in good standing with the Georgia Board of Nursing or PA license in good standing with the Medical Board
CPR certification/ACLS and PALS as required for speciality
Up to date CME'S
Experience
Prefer experience within a physician office
Interpersonal skills
Essential technical/motor skills
Essential physical requirements
Sedentary: Exert up to 10 lb. of force occasionally and/or a minute amount frequently - greater than 75%
Essential mental requirements
Essential sensory requirements
Other
A Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant who has acquired the expert knowledge base, complex decision-making skills and clinical competencies for expanded practice, the characteristics of which would be determined by the context in which s/he is credentialed to practice
Equipment used
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Exposure to hazards (body fluid exposure level)
Level III
Age of Patient Populations Served
No patient contact
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
Courteous - Employee is courteous in interactions with customers - patients, physicians, fellow-employees and our community.
Respectful and Confidential - Employee respects the rights of privacy of our patients. Ensures cultural differences are respected.
Responsive - Employee responds quickly, graciously and appropriately to customer needs. Employee thanks customers.
Gratitude and Attitude - Employee's behavior shows that he/she believes that each of us controls our own attitude and that what is important is not so much as what happens to us, but how we choose to react to it.
Pride, Ownership, and Image - Employee accepts all the rights and responsibilities of being a part of the CRMC family.
Communication - Employee is personally accountable for positive communication with the customer - patients, family members and co-workers.
Teamwork - Employee contributes positively to the CRMC team and is committed to treating coworkers with courtesy, honesty and respect. Employee abides by the Time and Attendance Policy. Employee has team pride in the purpose of our work - saving lives.
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Below are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the position's purpose and objectives. These are critical or fundamental to the performance of the position. They are the major functions for which the person in the position is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the position, along with the corresponding performance standards.
Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with co-workers of the medical staff which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral(s).
Ability to use CPT and ICD-9 coding effectively and appropriately.
Signs off on all dictation/test ordered as well as ensuring collaborating physician signs as well.
Assist physician as needed.
Assist with any nursing duties as needed.
Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients. *Administer or order diagnostic test.
Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, staple removal, suturing and/or removal, wound care, and infection management.
Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, family planning, medical issues, and use of medical treatment and or medications
Maintain legible, accurate and confidential medical records, documenting all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, test performed, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations.
Facilitate evaluation of record by physician(s) and receive and implement constructive directives.
Stay abreast of clinical issues, improvement procedures, medications, warnings, etc. and apply them accordingly.
Must keep up with CME's required for licensure.
Analyze new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, and hands-on training. Review with collaborating physician and assimilate this knowledge into clinical practice
EDUCATION AND COMPETENCY
Attends all mandatory and department-specific education and training programs as required.
Attends all required education and training and can describe his/her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job related hazards.
Has met all required competencies for the evaluation period as evidenced by job specific competency evaluations...
