Advanced Practice Clinician, Endocrinology (0.8 FTE)

HealthPartners•Stillwater, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) provides health care services to endocrinology patients in a clinic setting. Care may include primary and preventive services as well as treatment for acute illness and injury. The clinician administers patient care and exercises prescriptive authority in accordance with Minnesota law and Stillwater Medical Group standards. The role works closely with department physicians to ensure continuity of care and has an assigned physician mentor available for consultation on clinical and patient-care issues. The clinician interacts routinely with patients and customers, demonstrates a commitment to quality care and service, and supports the short- and long-term mission, goals, and objectives of Stillwater Medical Group. The position may include shared weekend hours and call responsibilities, along with other duties as assigned. The role includes patient care, documentation, quality improvement, teamwork, and customer service.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program and completion of a Master of Science degree in Nursing, or graduate of an AMA-accredited physician assistant program.
For the nurse practitioner pathway: current Minnesota Registered Nurse license and recognition as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the Minnesota and Wisconsin State Boards of Nursing.
For the physician assistant pathway: current Physician Assistant license from the Minnesota and Wisconsin Boards of Medical Practice.
Certification as a specialized Nurse Practitioner by the National Certification Board of the specialization, or certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Current DEA license.
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification is required for General Surgery.

Responsibilities

Examine and care for patients through observation, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Perform medical and surgical procedures within the scope of practice, training, and credentialing.
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests, and communicate results and recommended follow-up to patients.
Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care.
Instruct and counsel patients on treatment compliance, health maintenance, and other relevant health and personal matters.
Develop health education and promotion programs and materials for patients.
Involve patients and family members in decision-making and care planning as appropriate; collect relevant physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional information.
Develop, implement, document, evaluate, and revise patient management plans based on patient status.
Assess patients in a manner appropriate to their age and development, and record physiological and growth indices.
Evaluate patient problems in person or by phone and provide appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.
Make patient-centered decisions, including determining when physician consultation or referral is appropriate.
Communicate with primary care and specialty physicians to coordinate patient care.
Recognize and respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
Document patient status accurately and promptly in the medical record, completing progress notes the same day whenever possible.
Document and code services according to HCFA requirements and established policies and procedures.
Complete correspondence and requested forms in a timely manner to support continuity of care.
Review medical records regularly with the supervising physician.
Collaborate with the health care team to identify quality-improvement opportunities and assist in developing improvements to care.
Participate in clinic-wide quality-improvement initiatives.
Promote positive patient, public, and employee relations through professional communication and interaction.
Work collaboratively with the health care team and physician mentor, keeping organizational goals in mind.
Attend required Stillwater Medical Group training and educational programs and complete continuing education needed to maintain licensure.