Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Immediate Care Center Full Time 72 hours bi-weekly Experience preferred

Job Summary :

Previous immediate care / Urgent care / ER experience preferred, will consider family practice experience with strong clinical background.

The role of Nurse Practitioner (NP) is to provide initial and ongoing assessment, evaluation, planning and direction of patient care for acute and / or chronic illness or injury under the supervision of a physician.

Weekend commitment of 1.5 weekends every 4 weeks

3 holidays per year on a holiday block rotation : Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Shortened hours on the open holidays, including Christmas eve and New Year's eve.

4-week template schedule

We are open Monday - Friday 8-7 : 30pm, Saturday and Sunday 8 : 30-4 : 00pm.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities :

1. Operates with a high level of autonomy through use of excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills as applicable to family practice (medicine) patients in the onsite work clinic setting.

a. Conducts appropriately detailed evaluations related to patient complaint;

b. Interprets lab, radiographic, medical records, and other clinical data sources in the context of the patient's complaint and condition;

c. Arrives at clinically sound diagnosis(es);

d. Initiates appropriate orders;

e. Documents historical information, review of systems, physical exam, assessment and plan information to the medical record.

2. In conjunction with the sponsoring physician, medical assistant and other health care disciplines, the NP is responsible to evaluate and help direct the patient care upon presentation to the clinic.

a. Works in conjunction with additional clinic personnel to address wellness coaching needs of patient and determine when referrals are needed for diabetes education, dietitian consultation, pharmacy consultation, etc.

b. Provides one-on-one clinical educational sessions for patient care regarding medical / behavioral change : i.e.-hypertension, diabetes, depression

c. Provides referrals to wellness coordinator for further individual accountability sessions-with special emphasis regarding activity levels, stress management, class enrollments, and additional resources

3. Performs and documents results of history, review of systems (ROS) and physical examination inclusive of plan of care and any medications to be prescribed.

4. Prepares discharge paperwork, including discharge instructions, prescriptions.

5. Documents and orders any diagnostic testing or referrals for more definitive care as required by the initial patient complaint.

6. Works collaboratively with clinic physician(s) in an environment that engenders teamwork to be certain that care is rendered efficiently and effectively in a timely manner to provide the best patient outcome.

7. Communicates regularly and effectively with patients and their families.

8. Communicates regularly and effectively with referring physicians and support staff (such as medical assistant, nursing, radiology, etc.)

9. Supports and participates in focused quality, safety and utilization studies as requested to improve quality and cost-effectiveness of patient care.

10. Alerts clinic physician(s) to acute declines in patient status, critical lab values and / or radiographic findings to review planned treatment and / or requests evaluation by clinic physician.

11. Complies with applicable medical staff rules and regulations and health information management policies to support an accurate and complete medical record.

Education and Experience Required :

1. Successfully completed or be within 4 months of completion

• of a graduate program offered by a college or university accredited by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation,

OR

2. Successfully completed a certificate program offered by a college or university accredited by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and have received and maintained certification by a national organization that requires successful completion of a certifying examination.

Mandatory Licensure / Certifications :

Registered Nurse holding a current, unrestricted license to practice in Indiana

Work Shift :

Day & Evening Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

36