Physician Assistant/Family Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
At Sahara West Urgent & Primary Care Center, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is responsible for a wide range of clinical and care-coordination duties. The role requires competent, thorough, and independent clinical assessment, as well as developing, implementing, and evaluating effective health strategies so patients can make full use of available healthcare resources. The NP/PA is also expected to maintain accurate records and build productive, professional relationships with physicians and staff to support effective communication. The NP/PA assesses patients and families, identifies their clinical, psychosocial, cultural, and preventive-care needs, and develops treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare team members. The role includes coordinating and monitoring patient care, providing and reinforcing patient education, initiating appropriate treatment and referrals, and evaluating whether care plans remain effective as patient needs change.
Responsibilities
- Take thorough patient histories and perform physical examinations independently.
- Identify the psychosocial and cultural needs of patients and families.
- Identify patient and family needs related to preventative care, disease, medications, dietary restrictions, and other therapeutic regimens.
- Order and interpret therapeutic regimens and collect and interpret clinical information.
- Consult with physicians when appropriate and refer problems to physicians when necessary.
- Develop problem lists and establish appropriate goals based on patients’ physical and emotional status.
- Plan remedial actions within protocols or in collaboration with a physician.
- Collaborate regularly with physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient health and care needs.
- Review workplace policies and procedures and provide recommendations and input.
- Monitor a diverse patient caseload in collaboration with physicians and seek assistance when needed.
- Participate in patient-care conferences and provide guidance on care implementation.
- Coordinate care for the designated patient population, including reviewing reports, consultations, and recommendations from other healthcare professionals.
- Initiate plans, medications, and treatment regimens within guidelines or in consultation with a physician when indicated.
- Perform special procedures as indicated by the clinical setting.
- Provide, review, and reinforce patient education about preventative care, disease, medications, dietary restrictions, and other therapeutic regimens.
- Initiate referrals to community services to support continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate patient records and professional relationships that facilitate communication.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans using relevant data and revise plans to meet changing needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
