Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Full Time - Days

Crisp Regional•Cordele, GA

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) is an active member of the Physician Services team and, under the leadership of the Director, Physician Services, delivers medical care consistent with the strategic vision, goals, philosophy, and direction of Physician Services and CRHS. The role provides care throughout patients’ life cycles—prenatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric—with an emphasis on wellness promotion, illness prevention, acute minor illnesses, and stable chronic illnesses. The position provides direct clinical care in an ambulatory setting, conducts health maintenance examinations, supports prenatal care in coordination with physicians, evaluates acute complaints and stable chronic conditions, and maintains documentation and systems that support continuity of care. The NP or PA also participates in performance improvement, supports physicians on epidemiological issues, mentors new employees as requested, and completes professional education and mandatory in-services.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), Health Science (MHS), or Medical Science (MM Sc).
Two to four years of work-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Current state license as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner.
Current state certification as a Physician Assistant–Certified (PA-C).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; if verification is not current upon hire, certification must be obtained 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 and initiate treatment for identified conditions according to written protocol.
Work closely with clinic physicians to refer patients with significant abnormal findings.
Provide clinical and educational services at an appropriate level for the patient’s age and condition.
Participate in performance improvement (PI) projects.
Assist physicians with epidemiological issues pertinent to the medical office.
Maintain chart documentation, tracking, and reporting systems as indicated for 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.