APRN/PA - Walk-In Care

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas Inc•Fort Scott, KS

About The Position

This position is part of the medical clinical team and provides primary care and/or walk-in care services. The provider assesses and manages patients in the clinic according to established standards of practice and makes independent decisions about advanced-practice clinical and medical needs within the scope of practice. Providers working in Oklahoma facilities practice under collaborative authorization with one or more physicians. The role develops and manages patient care plans, delivers comprehensive outpatient care, manages acute and chronic illnesses, prescribes medications, coordinates referrals and follow-up, and provides clinical consultation to other CHC/SEK providers as needed. The provider maintains accurate medical records, observes clinic protocols and professional scope-of-practice requirements, participates in quality improvement and assigned after-hours on-call coverage, supervises students as assigned, and may float to other CHC/SEK facilities to support access to care. Staff are expected to uphold CHC/SEK’s core values of dignity and stewardship by performing their duties in a manner that preserves patient dignity and responsibly uses organizational resources. The position requires respectful, confidential, culturally sensitive service to patients and coworkers, including a commitment to serving underserved communities.

Requirements

For work in Kansas, hold a valid Kansas Nurse Practitioner license.
For work in Oklahoma or Columbus WIC, hold a valid Oklahoma Nurse Practitioner license with prescriptive authority; an Oklahoma Nurse Practitioner license may be required for other APRNs depending on location and practice.
Hold a valid Kansas Registered Nurse license or a multistate license in the nurse’s state of residence; an Oklahoma Registered Nurse license may be required if there is no multistate license.
Graduate from an accredited Advanced Nurse Practitioner program.
Hold current board certification through ANCC or AANP.
Demonstrate social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to an ethnically and economically diverse patient and employee population.
Demonstrate knowledge of the rationale for appropriate patient care.
Communicate through appropriate channels and follow the proper chain of command for patient complaints.
Handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
Be computer literate and able to navigate the Electronic Health Record.
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with coworkers and other members of the healthcare team and organization.
Provide customer service in accordance with the organization’s mission.
Be courteous and respectful when interacting with patients and family members.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with organizational policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements.
Perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Commit to serving underserved communities.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a clinic setting is preferred.
A strong community/public health orientation is preferred.
DOT Certification is required within 30 days of hire and recertification every 10 years if required by the position or practice.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage medical plans of care based on an agreement jointly developed and signed by the mid-level provider and supervising physicians.
Provide comprehensive outpatient care, including health examinations, treatment of medical conditions, and follow-up of identified problems.
Manage acute and chronic illness and routine care through care plans, coordinating with a patient’s behavioral health provider when appropriate.
Refer patients to CHC/SEK disciplines and/or external resources or agencies for additional services.
Prescribe medications for treatment of conditions as indicated.
Provide clinical consultation to other CHC/SEK providers as needed.
Complete accurate, timely, and clear medical record documentation in accordance with the Electronic Health Record Completion Policy.
Follow clinic protocols, guidelines, and scope-of-practice requirements set by professional regulatory agencies.
Coordinate appropriate follow-up with clinical support staff, including telephone or written communication to inform patients of test results.
Communicate clearly in writing and orally with patients, guardians, and employees.
Participate in an assigned on-call system for after-hours care for the CHC/SEK inpatient population.
Participate in quality improvement activities.
Assess the relative costs and benefits of potential actions.
Supervise healthcare students as assigned.
Float to alternate CHC/SEK facilities as needed to ensure access to care.
Perform other duties as assigned.