Advanced Practice Provider - Neurology & Sleep Medicine

Monument Health • Rapid City, SD

64d

About The Position

Under Physician supervision, the Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner may assume primary responsibility in their respective specialty area according to federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Responsible for management of selected at risk or complex patients and aggregate patient populations in collaboration with physicians, nurses and other Healthcare team members. Must demonstrate the knowledge, critical thinking and skills to plan, coordinate and provide care on a continuing basis.

Requirements

• In South Dakota Certifications - Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) - South Dakota Board of Nursing or Physician Assistant (PA) - South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
• In Wyoming Certifications - Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) - Wyoming State Board of Nursing or Physician Assistant (PA) - Wyoming Board of Medicine

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of Clinical Experience
• 1+ years of Healthcare Experience

Responsibilities

• Predominantly outpatient practice; spends 20% or less time in the inpatient setting.
• Acts as an agent of the supervising physician for any medical services that are delegated that are within the Advanced Practice Clinician's scope of practice.
• Assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients’ Healthcare problems/needs.
• Apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and implement changes to the plan of care.
• Anticipates and communicates changes in patient status to meet the needs of the patient.
• May share in practice call requirements.
• May perform procedures.
• May provide first assist coverage.
• Completes thorough, timely documentation in accordance with facility policy.
• Complies with scope of care under the guidance of federal, state, and/or local regulatory agencies.
• Consistently demonstrates appropriate referral and/or transfer of patients to another facility.
• Demonstrates a thorough and current knowledge of disease processes while conducting a comprehensive health history and physical examination or problem-focused assessment depending on patient’s status.
• Orders appropriate tests, procedures, and therapies in collaboration with medical staff based on relevant organizational and unit-specific policies and procedures.
• Performs and documents ongoing patient assessment and formulates plan of care in collaboration with other medical providers.
• Recognizes physical, developmental, and psychosocial distress of patient and family, and provides appropriate interventions.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations, basing patient management decisions on individual patient needs.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees