Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Sacred Circle Healthcare is seeking a PRN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with an emphasis in primary care for our clinics in the Salt Lake City, Utah metropolitan area.

THIS IS A PRN POSITION.

As an entity of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, we, at Sacred Circle Healthcare, preserve the Goshute heritage of protecting and caring for family and extend the tradition to all marginalized and underserved populations in our area.

We refuse to let access, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status restrict someone from receiving complete healthcare.

Interested in joining our team? We are looking for people who are genuine, kind, ambitious, positive, and helpful - exceptional people building on a celebrated heritage who are passionate about delivering uncompromising care - people who make a difference every day no matter what their role or position.

If you are looking for a job where the work you do impacts lives for the better every day, you are in the right place!

Job Summary

Overview : Responsible for the management of all medical care for patients to include the provision of medical treatment and advice to patients as indicated.

Provides medical treatment for patients with chronic pain in a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary pain program. Responds to emergencies, encourages health maintenance, and monitors patient progress.

• Reports to : Medical Director
• Department : Primary Care
• Business Unit : Operations
• Patient Care : Yes
• Worker Status : PRN - Hourly
• Benefits Eligible : Yes
• Work Schedule : Saturdays with the possibility of weekdays, depending on need. 8 : 00 am to 6 : 00 pm
• Location : Salt Lake Metro Area
• Supervisory responsibilities : No

The successful candidate :

• Provides direct patient care within the scope of primary medicine.
• Provides medical treatment for patients with chronic pain in a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary pain program.
• Follows pain management per standard guidelines to ensure safe and effective prescribing.
• Collaborates with pain management team on individualized patient treatment plans and participates in pain management team meetings.
• Examines, diagnoses, and treats acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Cultivates a climate of trust and compassion for patients.
• Conducts routine check-ups on patients to assess their health condition and discover possible issues.
• Reaches an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and patient’s medical history.
• Orders or executes various tests, analysis, and diagnostic imaging to provide information on patient’s condition.
• Prescribes medications and provides comprehensive instructions for administration.
• Works continually to assure deliverance of quality clinical care in a safe, efficient, competent, and effective manner.
• Responsible for accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient records.
• Follow up on patient care as indicated.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Nurse Practitioner

• EDUCATION : Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; and successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• EXPERIENCE : At least 1 year of experience in a clinical setting as a Nurse Practitioner and / or at least 2 years of previous work as an RN prior to nurse practitioner school.
• CERTIFICATION / LICENSE :
• Possession of a valid DEA number.
• Possession of a State Registered Nurse License with the ability to prescribe controlled substances is required (APRN, APRN-CS).
• Possession of an active National Certification from an accrediting board. (IE : American Academy of Nurse Practitioners AANP, American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission on Certification ANCC, Pediatric Nurse Certification Board PNCB, etc.)
• BLS Provider / CPR.

Physician Assistant

• EDUCATION : A master's degree in physician assistant education.
• EXPERIENCE : At least 1 year working in a clinical setting as a physician assistant.
• CERTIFICATION / LICENSE :
• Possession of a valid DEA number.
• A state license to practice medicine.
• Possession of an active National Certification credential Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C).
• BLS Provider / CPR.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES :
• Knowledge of up to date, evidence based clinical care including diagnosis, treatment, and procedures.
• Knowledge of limitations in scope and ability to ask for assistance from supervising physician when needed.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of care.
• Ability to use computers, applications, and phone systems, including their use in telehealth appointments.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, systems, and objectives.
30+ days ago