Primary Care Physician Extender

Overview

Position Summary :

The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for providing primary patient care under the supervision of a licensed physician.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION :

This position is a designated as "Safety Sensitive Position" under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to patients / customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the delivery health care related services.

Responsibilities

Specific Duties :

• This position is a PRN position within the Primary Care Network covering the Russellville After Hours Clinic on evenings and weekends.
• Obtains medical history and performs the appropriate examination to establish a working problem list.
• Assesses patients at an advanced level, identifies health status including abnormal conditions, establishes a diagnosis, develops and implements treatment plans and evaluates client outcomes.
• Orders or performs the appropriate laboratory or diagnostic testing.
• Orders or performs routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care.
• Prescribes legend drugs, therapeutic devices, and controlled substances (Schedule III-V) as permitted under Arkansas Law, in accordance with written protocols and / or collaborative practice agreement.
• Documents care provided in the patient's medical record.
• Recognizes his / her limits of knowledge and experience, planning for situation beyond his / her expertise, and collaborating with or referring to other healthcare providers as appropriate.
• Supervises assisting nurses and ancillary personnel in their provision of patience care.
• Uses critical thinking and decision making at an advanced level, commensurate with the autonomy, authority and responsibility of his / her license.
• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organizational values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and manor at all times.
• Adheres to and exhibits the organization's core values.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer services and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
• Participates in the formulation of Standards of Care, protocols, procedures, and structure standards.
• Performs other functions and procedures at the direction of the physician for which the advanced practice provider is trained and which are within the scope of providers specialty.
• Maintains necessary licenses, certifications, and education requirements for clinical practice and Medical Staff Office credentialing.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A current, unencumbered APRN or Physician Assistant license from the State of Arkansas.