APRN / PA

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Job Summary : Performs direct patient care in the clinic setting under the supervision of a physician.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Performs and documents physical examinations on all patients, neonate through the geriatric population.
• Obtains and documents patient’s medical histories.
• Assesses and documents patients and / or family’s psychosocial issues.
• Performs and / or orders diagnostic and therapeutic procedures / tests.
• Explains all tests / procedures to patient / family including any pre-testing requirements.
• Interprets subjective and objective data to formulate a diagnosis.
• Interprets laboratory and diagnostic test results.
• Formulates diagnoses and treats illnesses within scope of practice.
• Formulates patient treatment plans within the APRN / PA’s scope of practice. Implements therapeutic interventions when appropriate within scope of practice.
• Assists in the management of acutely traumatized patients and cares for minor injuries.
• Provides counseling / education for patients and families on preventative healthcare.
• Always defers to the physician with difficult cases or when a case is out of the scope of practice for an APRN / PA.
• Orders, prescribes dispenses and administers drugs and medical devices within scope of practice. (See Kansas State Law).
• Able to perform venipuncture, performs wound care, suturing, cast application and removal; and other procedures.
• Able to perform minor surgical procedures.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to supervising physician, nurses, clinic staff.
• Maintains a good working relationship within the clinic.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Teaches students clinic specific procedures, techniques.
• Attends all clinic and medical staff meetings as appropriate to the clinic’s rules and regulations.

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