Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant - Urgent Care

Description

Reports clinically to the Practice Site Physician(s) and administratively to the Practice Manager/Director. Under the direction of the physician(s), they are responsible for the coordination and delivery of care for BMG patients. Educates patients regarding health promotion, illness prevention and disease management.

• Mission:
  We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• Values:
  Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• Service Goals:
  Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

• Assessing the patients' medical history and performing physical examinations, as appropriate for scope of practice.
• Evaluating and treating injuries within scope of practice.
• Administering medications and injections, as prescribed.
• Educating patients regarding health promotion, illness prevention and disease management.
• Documenting, coding and completing diagnosis of patient's condition to facilitate appropriate insurance reimbursement.

• Attending and participating in related seminars, conferences and educational offerings, as approved.
• Reading current professional medical and nursing journals.
• Developing and maintaining affiliation with professional organizations.

• Assisting in planning changes in clinic/office procedures to improve the quality and delivery of health care.
• Participating in Quality Improvement programs; monitoring quality and outcomes of care rendered.
• Assisting in development and compliance of clinical protocols, policies and procedures.
• Maintaining current knowledge of all pertinent legislation and relating to physicians and staff.
• Communicating with physicians to ensure the quality and timeliness for services rendered to patients.
• Completing other job related duties as assigned.

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established time frames.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established time frames.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect the patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of an accredited master’s program, current Indiana license, board certification as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant and a minimum of two years’ experience is preferred, primarily in an acute care or emergency department setting. Will consider new graduates for full-time positions.

• Requires a thorough and complete understanding of medical care practices, policies and procedures in order to function in the area of specialty.
• Demonstrates a high level of analytical ability necessary to assess patients and evaluate services rendered.
• Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills necessary to interact in a professional manner with patients and families, physicians and other health care professionals.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to disseminate information in a clear, concise manner.
• Demonstrates an ability to function within legal boundaries and professional scope of practice and utilize knowledge of governing statutes and rules.

• Works in a clinical environment with some exposure to biohazards.

• Requires physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs, lift up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds without assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.