Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Family Medicine

Avera•Pierre, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides appropriate medical care to all patients by assessing physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients to develop a plan of care. This position is part of a team-based practice consisting of a Family Medicine physician, nursing/MA staff/patient care assistants and schedulers. It is a clinic-based practice working with a broad age range of patients in a primary care and multi-specialty care clinic with approximately 68 providers located in central South Dakota.

Requirements

Must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state based off job assignment.
Federal Drug Enforcement Admin - US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Admin State and federal based on state of practice
Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice
Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Must be able to work the hours specified.
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) - Board of Nursing
Physician Assistant (PA)
Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
Maintain confidentiality.
Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients according to medical staff approved protocol and acceptable standards of practice.
Provides medical services and health education to patients and family members.
Effectively contributes to the health education of individuals and groups and applies appropriate methods designed to increase each person’s motivation to assume responsibility for their own health care.
Consults and collaborates with physician as assessing, diagnosing and treating patients.
Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to written, approved protocols and appropriate licensing and administrative authorities.
Interprets information gathered during the diagnostic process and consults with the physician as appropriate regarding abnormal health assessment findings to establish appropriate plan of care.
Assures that appropriate referrals are made for patients.
Provides quality care for patient, demonstrates appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices.
Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care.
Effectively provides patient instruction related to environment of care and safety standards.
Effectively contributes to the development and attainment of physician practice goals.
Practices according to written, approved protocols and appropriate licensing and administrative authorities.
Understands, applies, and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards.
Maintains patient records and accurate information.