Advanced Practice Provider, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant - Clinic

Winner Regional Healthcare Center • Winner, SD

10d • $86,000 - $132,000

About The Position

Position Summary: Provides primary or specialty care for clinic patients, ER patients, long term care patients and/or inpatients acting as an assistant to physicians. The Non-Physician Provider functions in a structured, clear setting and adheres to the policies and procedures established by Winner Regional Health. The Non-Physician Provider must demonstrate knowledge of medical principles for the clinic patient and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and to interpret appropriately the information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to the age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed. Other duties as assigned by Clinic Director. May be required to follow and round with a physician. Must have hospital privileges. When students are providing patient care, treatment, and/or services as a part of their training, any/all providers may be asked to supervise the students. Full time employees will have exempt status.

Requirements

• Must have successfully completed a formal nurse program of study beyond the basic RN role specific to their specialty area of practice. This program includes academic science and clinical experiences specific to their specialty, graduating with a minimum of a Master’s Degree (those who have obtained APRN licensure prior to 2000 will be grandfathered in).
• Are currently licensed to practice as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of South Dakota or licensed with applicable state(s).
• Functions within the legal scope of practice.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language and follow oral or written instruction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, work with customers and co-workers in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Performs a complete physical exam and records findings.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Prescribes and administers medications and injections according to physician directions.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Provides patient education.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.
• Posts tests and examination results.
• Performs procedures approved within scope of practice and as instructed by physician.
• Delegates care appropriately.
• Respects physical privacy of patients.
• Assesses patient to determine physical and emotional needs.
• Utilizes effective communication and negotiation with the clinic patient to establish goals that are consistent with the overall plan of care.
• Networks with health team members by communicating data based on nursing diagnosis to provide continuity of care.
• Communicates changes in client status with provider and/or family members.
• Modifies implements and evaluates individualized teaching plan in order to restore, maintain, or promote health.
• Collaborates with other health team members in intra/inter departmental issue recognition and resolution.
• Gives pertinent and timely report to co-workers.
• Documents accurately and legibly.
• Promotes and assists other to practice safe work habits; identifies and reports health and safety hazards; offers suggestions and participates in corrective action.

Benefits

• $3,000 for CME costs per year. Employee may carry over to the following year $1,500 up to 12 months after initial year.
• $250 per quarter for Cell Phone
• Licensure Expenses
• Malpractice Insurance
• DEA
• 5 Days CME - Employee may carry over to the following year 2.5 CME days up to 12 months after initial year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level