Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Emergency Medicine and Hospital Medicine

Avera•Wessington Springs, SD

22h

About The Position

Provides appropriate medical care to patients by assessing their physical, psychological, and social needs and developing a plan of care. This role is part of a team covering the hospital and Emergency Department call at a lower-volume hospital. Typical shifts are 24 hours, and all shifts are on call. The provider assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients under approved protocols and accepted standards of practice; provides medical services and health education; collaborates with physicians; performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; interprets diagnostic information; arranges referrals; maintains patient records; and contributes to physician practice goals. The provider follows practice policies, licensing requirements, safety standards, and Avera’s mission and values.

Requirements

Physician Assistant option: Must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state applicable to the job assignment.
Physician Assistant option: Certified Physician Assistant credential from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Physician Assistant option: State and federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration as applicable to the state of practice.
Nurse Practitioner option: Certified Nurse Practitioner credential from the Board of Nursing and licensure and qualification to practice in the state applicable to the job assignment.
Nurse Practitioner option: Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
Nurse Practitioner option: State and federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration as applicable to the state of practice.
Ability to work the specified hours, including 24-hour on-call shifts.
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Ability to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Commitment to Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship and its CARE standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement.
Ability to work effectively in a team, coordinate workflow, maintain confidentiality, and comply with applicable safety laws, regulations, and standards.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and treat patients according to medical staff-approved protocols and accepted standards of practice.
Provide medical services and health education to patients and family members.
Support individuals and groups in taking responsibility for their health care through appropriate health education.
Consult and collaborate with physicians when assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to approved protocols, licensing requirements, and administrative authorities.
Interpret diagnostic information and consult physicians about abnormal assessment findings to establish a plan of care.
Make appropriate patient referrals.
Provide quality care and demonstrate appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices.
Recognize environmental safety factors related to patient care and instruct patients about the care environment and safety standards.
Contribute to the development and attainment of physician practice goals.
Follow approved protocols, practice policies, procedures, goals, standards, and applicable licensing requirements.
Maintain patient records and accurate information.
Apply Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles; maintain confidentiality and work effectively with the care team.