APP School - Milan

West Tennessee Healthcare•Milan, TN

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider plans and directs the delivery of urgent care, primary care, and health education programs for students enrolled in the school system, as well as faculty, staff, and their immediate family members. The role provides care and health education under general established supervision, using protocols as required, and reports to the Department Director. The position has flexible work hours five days a week and is closed during school holidays and closures, though non-traditional hours may be required. This is an exempt position. The provider works with a precepting physician to establish and review protocols for acute and long-term patient needs; assesses patients, orders and interprets diagnostic studies, and develops preliminary diagnoses and treatment plans. The provider delivers medical services and education under preceptor supervision, performs procedures permitted by approved protocols, administers or orders medications and injections in accordance with state law and clinic guidelines, and sutures minor lacerations. The role also includes patient advocacy, follow-up and care coordination, referrals, timely and accurate documentation, patient education, and contributing to a positive team environment.

Requirements

BSN and a master's degree in nursing, with successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program approved by the state where the position is based.
RN license and APN license with ACNP certification, or NCCPA certification for a Physician Assistant.
Current DEA license issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency.
Current BLS certification.
Maintain current ACLS certification through the American Heart Association if required by hospital privileges or clinic setting.
Responsible for completing continuing education units annually.
Knowledge of nurse practitioner principles and techniques.
Ability to work cooperatively and productively in a team environment with a diverse group of employees, patients, and families.
Computer skills sufficient for word processing, document development, and patient record documentation.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a clinical setting preferred.
DOT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the precepting physician to establish and review protocols for managing patients’ acute and long-term medical needs.
Perform complete physical examinations, obtain medical histories, and record findings.
Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures; interpret and integrate data to determine preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plans.
Provide medical services and health education to patients under the supervision of the preceptor.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to approved protocols, including obtaining and evaluating health, psychosocial, and developmental histories; ordering laboratory and X-ray studies; carrying out prescription drug orders; managing common or chronic illnesses; and making referrals.
Administer medications and injections, or direct nursing support staff to administer them, in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines.
Suture minor lacerations.
Advocate for patients, conduct follow-up care, coordinate care with other health care providers, and make appropriate referrals to support continuity of care.
Maintain accurate and complete medical records in a timely manner and document nursing care processes delivered.
Demonstrate guest excellence when interacting with patients, families, and guests.
Provide educational counseling to enhance patient care and preventative knowledge.
Contribute to a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department.
Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.