Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner

OVP Health Care•Ashland, KY

17h

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides direct patient care and performs administrative duties assigned by the Operations Manager or designee, in accordance with state regulations and scope of practice. The VP of Operations provides overall direction for patient-care activities. The NP provides quality medical services, supports and educates clinical staff, meets applicable clinical and regulatory obligations, and completes operational and documentation tasks according to departmental policies. The NP provides family practice care and may perform services such as minor procedures, suturing, fine needle aspirations, casting and splinting, orthopedic evaluations and management, review of x-rays, basic musculoskeletal rehabilitation, internal and family medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, general eye care, EKG interpretation, emergency management, and general gynecological care. This is an illustrative, non-comprehensive list; the NP may be expected to perform or learn these services. The role requires timely patient care, accurate coding and charging, routine completion of medical records on the day of the visit, and the ability to manage a minimum caseload of 20 patients per day while adapting to patient-flow needs and emergencies. The NP also serves as a clinical resource and role model, supports staff morale and development, learns and helps implement new technologies, and communicates administrative concerns appropriately. Other duties may be assigned. The work takes place in an outpatient/inpatient facility environment at an OVP Health and/or OVP Health Care location. The role involves regular exposure to body fluids in a controlled environment and may require early arrival or late departure when needed. OVP Health/OVP Health Care provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment as described in the posting.

Requirements

Possess a medical license in the state of practice and maintain licensure and certification according to state guidelines.
Maintain a Basic Life Support (CPR) card.
Maintain board certification.
Maintain DEA certification, if applicable.
Maintain a Data 2000 waiver (30 patients in the first year; 100 patients thereafter).
Demonstrate knowledge of the rationale for appropriate patient care.
Demonstrate the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with coworkers and health-team members.
Communicate through appropriate channels.
Demonstrate the ability to calculate drug dosages.
Demonstrate the ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
Document continuing education according to licensure, certification, and clinic protocol requirements.
Lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
Perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and without an elevator or mechanical transportation.
Operate a computer and keyboard.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Life Support (ALS) card (optional but preferred).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) card (optional but preferred).

Responsibilities

Provide medical services to patients, including the functions needed to deliver quality medical care.
Serve as an educational preceptor and resource for clinical staff by answering questions, planning and teaching in-services, following protocols and standards, and helping expand staff competencies.
Practice with sound medical judgment and ethical conduct, recognize limitations, seek consultation when advisable, and stay current with technologies and industry standards.
Meet clinical and regulatory obligations, including accrediting agency, CLIA, prescription, HIPAA, state and federal, and safety requirements.
Follow internal policies and procedures and complete operational tasks and clinical documentation according to departmental guidelines.
Advise administration of issues that may affect the practice and address administrative issues directly and privately with those concerned.
See patients efficiently and remain reasonably on schedule, adjusting to patient-flow issues and exceptional circumstances.
Document appropriate coding and charges for services rendered.
Complete patient medical records routinely on the same day as the visit.
Perform, or be willing to learn, the listed clinical services, including minor surgery, suturing, fine needle aspirations, casting and splinting, orthopedic care, x-ray review, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, general medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, general eye care, EKG interpretation, emergency management, and general gynecological care.
Demonstrate support and respect for administration in communications and adhere to administrative priorities.
Manage time effectively for assigned tasks and OVP-related activities; meet a minimum caseload of 20 patients per day and respond to emergencies and other unforeseen circumstances.
Adapt to change, remain flexible, serve as a staff role model, and offer possible solutions to issues and concerns.
Comply with HIPAA rules and regulations.
Help create a constructive professional atmosphere and support staff morale and relations.
Serve as an administrative resource and meet with administration when requested.
Model punctuality, professional demeanor, effective communication, customer service, and appropriate workload practices.
Learn new technologies and provide leadership and training to staff as technologies are implemented.
Perform other duties as assigned.