Primary Care APC

Location: Northern

## Primary Care APCApply:
Health Partners at Jonestown:
Full time:
Posted 3 Days Ago:
JR107727

Under general supervision is accountable for the clinical management of patients.
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* Education:

*** Certified Nurse Practitioner Program
** OR
* * Physician Assistant Program
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* Skills:

*** A high level of analytical ability required for assessing patients and implementing appropriate intervention.
* Substantial interpersonal skills required to effectively interact with staff, physicians, patients, and family members.
** Licensures,

Certifications:

*** Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner
** OR
* * Licensed Physician Assistant.
* Valid contract with preceptors.
* Completion of  Healthcare Provider  CPR course, yearly.
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* Physical Requirements:

*** Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to eighty percent of work time in performing duties and dealing with patients and families often during stressful situations.
* Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
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* Working Conditions:

*** Normal patient care environment with possible exposure to excessive noise, dust , temperature.
* Exposure to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities, and exposure to communicable diseases.
** Patient & Workplace Safety:
*** Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.
** Patient Population:
*** Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.
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* Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Assumes responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of patients in assigned areas.
* Performs initial history and physical as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
* Writes standard orders in accordance with hospital policy.
* Writes appropriate orders related to pre-existing conditions.
* Discusses with the attending physician and nursing staff physical and/or emotional findings, which may interfere with care of the patient.
* Evaluates patient progress on a continuing basis and in collaboration with the attending physician, and alters treatment modalities as needed.
* Evaluates nursing, medical, social and educational needs on assigned patients.
* Initiates referral to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources based on patient need and documents on the progress note.
* Writes progress notes for each visit documenting pertinent information regarding patient progress and treatment regime.
* Writes orders appropriate to the patient's care requirements in compliance with existing contract.
* Establishes medical diagnoses in compliance with contract.
* Refers to the physician or designee those problems which require consultation and documents same on progress note.
* Makes immediate referral of acute and or life threatening patient conditions to physician or designee.  Documents physical findings and treatment plan pertaining to same.
* Performs technical functions as covered by the job description and delegation agreement submitted to BPQA and/or MBON, approved NP agreement and in accordance with hospital policy.
* Documents results of technical functions performed.
* Reports  to physician or designee any abnormal findings related to it.
* Monitors patient response related to technical function performed and documents it.
* Acts as a clinical resource.
* Actively supports and participates in nursing and/or hospital performance improvement initiatives.
* Performs activities to meet patient/family educational needs.
* Participates actively in health teaching of patient and family to include preventative health care as well as current medical condition and treatment regime. …