APRN/Physician Assistant - Family Medicine

BHS • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

The Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG) APC reflects the mission, vision, and values of BHMG, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

The APC functions autonomously and collaborates with other health professionals to provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care. The role includes managing health care systems and influencing health care decision-making through expert clinical reasoning, research, and theory-based practice. The APC provides direct patient care as part of a physician-led team, in accordance with state law and approved Medical Staff privileges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of an accredited APC program.
• National certification from the appropriate national certifying agency for the particular APC; certification must be maintained.
• Must be eligible at all times to be insured for professional liability.
• Current, valid, unrestricted license to practice as an APC in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• BCLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification as required for the position.
• Must be able to practice as an APRN and work directly with the surgeon.
• Excellent understanding of professional limits and appropriate supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Terminal degree in the APC field.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as part of a physician-led team in accordance with state law and approved Medical Staff privileges.
• Collaborate with other health professionals to provide high-quality, cost-effective care.
• Manage health care systems and influence health care decision-making through expert clinical reasoning, research, and theory-based practice.
• Adhere to BHMG’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time