Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Pulmonary - Nampa, ID - FT

Trinity Health•Nampa, ID

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) is a physician-led and accountable 800+ provider multispecialty group seeking an outpatient Pulmonary Advanced Practice Provider to join its Pulmonary clinic in Nampa, Idaho. In collaboration with board-certified Pulmonary physicians, the nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) provides independent high-level advanced practice services to patients within the outpatient clinic. Common conditions treated include COPD and asthma. Clinical responsibilities include triage, assessment, consultation, treatment, education, and management of patients following initial evaluation by the physician. The provider will ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines. The qualified Advanced Practice Provider will show evidence of comprehensive assessment skills, expert clinical skills and problem-solving abilities and commit to a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care. Candidates would ideally have prior critical care, acute care, or pulmonary experience. The Boise Metro Area is consistently listed as one of the best places in the country to live, work and play! Saint Alphonsus Health System is a growing four-hospital, 714-bed, 74 clinic integrated healthcare system serving southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon and northern Nevada. Saint Alphonsus Health System is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit health systems in the nation. The ideal candidate will be able to commit to patient care while demonstrating and modeling our organization’s Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

Successful completion of NP or PA Graduate Program (Masters Level)
AANP or ANCC certification for Nurse Practitioners
NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants
Current, unrestricted license in Idaho
Valid controlled substance registration with the Idaho Board of Pharmacy and DEA

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in Pulmonary or Acute Care Medicine preferred, not required

Responsibilities

Conduct follow-up evaluations for patients referred for Pulmonary consultation.
Follow-through on physician's plan of care.
Order & interpret appropriate diagnostic testing including pulmonary function studies, chest imaging and labs.
Prescribe appropriate treatment including oxygen, antibiotics and steroid treatments.
Conduct patient education and smoking cessation counseling.
Provide assistance in clinic phone triage and referral triage.
Assist in prescription refills and general clinic coverage when other providers are not in clinic.