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Meeker Memorial Hospital & Clinics•Litchfield, MN

1d•$70 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing primary care team. This position offers the opportunity to practice broad-spectrum outpatient medicine while building meaningful relationships with patients in a close-knit rural community.

Requirements

Current MN PA or NP Licensure
Awareness of healthcare policies, regulations, and legal/ethical standards, including patients’ rights and privacy regulations ( i.e. HIPAA)
Familiarity with patient assessment techniques and the ability to interpret patient data.
Knowledge of developing and implementing patient centered care plans.
Understanding of infection control protocols and safety procedures
Clearly and effectively communicating with patients, families, and the healthcare team, including explaining complex medical information in an understandable manner.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), secure messaging applications, and collaborative tools (e.g.) Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace.
Proficient with Paycom and other Information Systems applicable to position, including knowledge of Emergency Preparedness Websites/MNTraInternet software; order entry and order processing systems and ability to thoroughly document clinical services, maintain accurate patient records, and effectively utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems i.e. EPIC.
Current MN PA or NP Licensure

Nice To Haves

Previous clinic or family practice experience.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients across the lifespan
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions
Perform preventive health assessments and wellness visits
Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
Utilize evidence-based practices to promote quality patient outcomes
Participate in care coordination and patient education initiatives
Performing patient assessments, including monitoring vital signs and conducting physical examinations.
Administering medications safely and accurately, including dosage calculations.
Wound care, IV insertion, and other clinical procedures.
Basic life support and first aid.
Developing effective solutions to patient problems and adapting to changing situations, making sound clinical judgements.
Directing and delegating tasks to other nursing staff.
Mentoring and guiding junior nurses.
Adapting to changing patient conditions, workloads, and healthcare environments.
Embracing new technologies and evolving healthcare.
Being precise and meticulous in administering medications, documenting information, and performing procedures to ensure patient safety and prevent errors.
Documentation in the EHR is accurate, timely and meets MMHC standards.
Providing care that respects patients ‘diverse cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and values.
Acknowledging and addressing unconscious biases to deliver equitable care.
Ability to work independently and meet the demands of a Critical Access Hospital/ rural hospital environment.
Skilled at incorporating AIDET into professional practice.
Knowledge of role in patient confidentiality and protecting patient information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure as defined by HIPAA.
Ability to respond quickly and decisively to emergency situations, while participating in shelter-in-place and disaster response protocols.
Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams, communicating effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills essential for providing care to specific patient populations.
Ability to lift, move, and position patients and equipment.
Apply logical problem-solving and decision-making skills in complex situations.
Make sound decisions in real time, often under pressure (early warning signs, inconsistencies, potential complications) using critical thinking.
Analyze data and scenarios to identify patterns, inconsistencies, and opportunities.
Evaluate multiple approaches and propose innovative solutions with sound judgement.
Able to work independently with limited supervision.
Adapt tone, style, and messaging for diverse audiences and contexts.
Ability to write high quality drafts, proposals, reports, and presentations.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one meetings as well as small and larger groups, i.e. employees, customers, vendors, community organizations, etc.
Collaborate across departments to relay messages and coordinate care smoothly.
Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical calculations in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations and in analysis of quality assurance data.
Ability to understand bar graphs and other visual representations of data.
Accurately record and interpret clinical measurements.
Use EMR systems and care documentation tools to analyze data trends and support treatment.
Understand and adhere to MMHC’s compliance standards as outlined in MMHC’s Compliance Program.
Attend all mandatory education programs and demonstrate proficiency related to general safety and regulatory compliance.
Attend all department-specific training, and demonstrate proficiency related to safety and job-related hazards.
Understand and follow MMHC procedures for exposure control / bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
Comply with all relevant MMHC policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory standards and requirements.
Attire is neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment and according to MMHC policies.
Wear proper identification while on duty.
Maintain confidentiality of all MMHC and patient information at all times.
Report to work on time and maintain defined standards for attendance.
Attend mandatory meetings.
Able to perform essential job duties that meet job performance expectations and organizational standards while upholding MMHC mission and values.