Scotland Health Midlevel Provider Clinic Job Bennettsville area,South Carolina USA,Nursing

Department: SCMG Marlboro Family and Urgent Care – Family Medicine

Job Type: Full time

Shift: 1st

Responsibilities

Interprets nursing/clinic operating procedures and policies and reviews work performed to determine compliance with recognized standards of care.

Interviews patients and takes a complete medical history during initial visit.

Performs both comprehensive and problem‑specific history and physical examinations and provides routine, ongoing care and management of common health problems.

Develops and maintains the History & Physical, problem list, medication list, notes, and other assessment instruments used in patient care.

Provides appropriate primary care to patients in accordance with approved protocols and under the direction of the supervising physician.

Formulates diagnoses and problem list, initiates orders, interprets common lab and diagnostic studies, develops, initiates, and monitors therapeutic, preventive, and/or rehabilitative plans within established protocols and with supervision and approval of physician.

Furnishes/prescribes and adjusts medications in accordance with law and clinic protocols.

Prepares requisitions for specialized tests and procedures and assists patients with preparation when required.

Takes primary responsibility for and provides ongoing evaluation and management services for a caseload of patients with multiple chronic problems who need ongoing care.

Initiates, facilitates, and documents discussions of healthcare wishes and medical decision issues such as durable power of attorney for health care and/or advance directives.

Initiates appropriate referrals to physician specialists or community resources (e.g., home health, physical therapy, adult day care).

Provides health education, both verbal and written, and counseling to patients, families, and care providers in coordination with other members of the health‑care team.

Maintains current skills and knowledge through continuing education activities.

Participates in the Scotland Free Clinic and other hospital‑sanctioned events (e.g., sports physicals).

Complies with the JCAHO audit process by maintaining 90% or higher on monthly chart audit surveys at all times.

Clinical Policies Impacting the Role

The FNP/PA practices independently within the legal boundaries established by state laws where the clinic is located.
The FNP/PA functions under general supervision of a designated physician.
The FNP/PA’s activities follow process protocols and standardized procedures developed collaboratively by the FNP/PA and supervising physician.
RNs/LPNs/CNAs perform both verbal and written orders that originate with the FNP/PA.
The FNP/PA’s orders and prescriptions are countersigned after each visit by the supervising physician.
The FNP/PA performs procedures only when specifically trained, certified, and skilled to do so.
The FNP/PA practices independently to the extent that s/he has the necessary educational preparation, experience, and skill.
The FNP/PA consults with or refers to the physician and/or other appropriate clinic team members when additional information is required.

Age‑Specific Competency

Neonatal/Infant (0–11 months)
Pediatrics (1–12 years)
Adolescence (13–17 years)
Young Adult/Adult (18–64 years)
Adult/Middle‑Aged (65–79 years)
Geriatric (80+ years)

Administrative Duties

Policies and Procedures
- Implements and adheres to organizational‑wide policies established by SMH.
- Is thoroughly familiar with the Family Practice Center’s policy and procedure manual, including job descriptions, orientation checklists, and state‑required documentation.
- Understands the Employees Guide of the hospital.
Budget
- Assists the Director of Family Practice Center Operations with the development of annual capital and working budgets under direction of the SMH accounting department.
- Ensures the working budget is not exceeded monthly.
- Reports and explains any deviation over projected operating budget by the fifth day after receipt of the responsibility report each month.
Personnel
- Assists the Director with annual staff evaluation.
- Ensures clinical staff achieve competency checklists annually and participate in essential continuing education to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Assists and trains new staff as appropriate.
- Assists in hiring, discipline, and termination of employees in accordance with SMH HR policies.
Patients
- Notifies the Director of reportable incidents occurring onsite.
- Responds to patient complaints appropriately.

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