Convenient Care Provider - PRN - Advanced Practice Provider - (NP/PA)

Crossing Healthcare•Decatur, IL

40d•$80 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

The Convenient Care PRN Provider is a primary care Advanced Practice Provider for Crossing Convenient Care. The provider examines, diagnoses, and treats patients of all ages with acute illnesses, injuries, or exacerbations of chronic diseases. The clinic is located at Crossing Healthcare’s Main Clinic in Decatur, Illinois. Shift opportunities are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The provider conducts patient assessments, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, establishes diagnoses, implements treatment plans, prescribes medications under a collaborative agreement, coordinates follow-up care, and provides health education. The role includes documenting care and billing in accordance with organizational standards, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, delegating appropriate tasks to clinical staff, maintaining clinical privileges and professional knowledge, and helping patients access resources. Care may also be provided at offsite locations as assigned.

Requirements

Completion of a required Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program leading to certification as an NP or PA.
Current license to practice in the State of Illinois.
Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic illness.
Ability to work with patients from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to follow established procedures and maintain a high level of organization.
Ability to learn reasonably quickly and multitask.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and remain calm under stressful situations.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively.
Ability to comply with clinic regulatory standards and maintain competence in clinical privileges according to policy.
Professional growth and development consistent with current medical practice standards.
Excellent communication and customer service skills, integrity, and professionalism in a fast-paced, moderately stressful environment.
Proficiency with telephone systems, computers, and basic office equipment.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including moderate activity, incidental walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting or carrying loads up to 25 pounds for short distances; extended standing; and the eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity needed to deliver medical services and use equipment.
Ability to work in conditions involving exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissues, contagious diseases, and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills are desirable.
A minimum of three years of current clinical experience is preferred, including one year in the area of specialty.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive health assessments through patient and family history-taking, physical examination, and assessment of responses to actual or potential health problems.
Order and interpret tests and diagnostic studies as indicated and within patient care guidelines and standards.
Establish diagnoses based on assessments and appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures.
Implement treatment plans within established medical protocols and determine plans for reassessment.
Prescribe and regulate medications in accordance with the collaborative agreement.
Coordinate follow-up contacts regarding abnormal test results, additional treatment, and specialist referrals.
Determine patient and family education needs and provide or coordinate education, including health promotion, prevention, and maintenance.
Record assessments, observations, treatment plans, interventions, and evaluations in medical records.
Complete medical record documentation and billing requirements in a timely manner according to organizational standards.
Manage patient care collaboratively with healthcare professionals and team members to make treatment decisions and attain health goals.
Delegate assessments, treatments, and tasks to clinical staff as appropriate to their licensure, competency, and knowledge.
Establish and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
Provide care at offsite locations as assigned.
Collaborate with the healthcare team and community agencies to provide comprehensive care.
Maintain and enhance current professional knowledge and meet continuing education requirements for licensure.
Help indigent, uninsured, disabled, or medically underinsured patients and families access federal, state, or local resources.
Perform other duties as required within the limits of advanced practice licensure.