Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Full Time - Days

Crisp Regional • Warwick, GA

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About The Position

Under the leadership of the Director, Physician Services, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) is an active member of the Physician Services team and delivers medical care consistent with the strategic vision, goals, philosophy, and direction of Physician Services and CRHS. The NP or PA provides care to patients throughout their life cycles—from prenatal and pediatric care through adolescent, adult, and geriatric care—with an emphasis on wellness promotion, illness prevention, acute minor illnesses, and stable chronic illnesses.

The role provides direct patient clinical care in an ambulatory setting, including health maintenance exams, pregnancy confirmation, prenatal care coordinated with physicians, and evaluation and treatment of acute complaints and stable chronic illnesses. The NP or PA documents and tracks care, participates in performance improvement, supports physicians on epidemiological issues, mentors new employees when requested, and completes continuing education and mandatory in-services.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), Health Science (MHS), Medical Science (MM Sc), or Nursing.
• Two to four years of work-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current state certification as a Physician Assistant–Certified (PA-C).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; if verification is not current upon hire, obtain certification within three months of hire.
• Current valid driver’s license and proof of minimum automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient clinical care in an ambulatory setting.
• Perform health maintenance exams and provide appropriate patient education for all age groups, including well-child and adolescent exams, sports physicals, and adult physicals including Pap and pelvic exams.
• Confirm pregnancies and introduce pregnant patients into the clinic’s prenatal program.
• Provide prenatal care in coordination with physicians.
• Examine patients with specific acute complaints or stable chronic illnesses, initiate treatment according to written protocol, and work with clinic physicians to refer patients with significant abnormal findings.
• Provide clinical and educational services appropriate to the patient’s age and condition.
• Participate in performance improvement projects.
• Assist physicians with epidemiological issues pertinent to the medical office.
• Maintain chart documentation, tracking, and reporting systems to support continuity of care.
• Follow Physician Services and CRHS policies and procedures and ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and JCAHO requirements.
• Mentor new employees as requested.
• Complete required professional education, including continuing nursing education hours and mandatory in-services, to maintain professional licensure.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time