Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

North Country Hospital•Newport, VT

52d

About The Position

Responsible for providing care to all patients, including history and physical examinations, patient education, diagnosing and treating common ailments, and stabilizing emergencies prior to transit to hospital.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited program for nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
Appropriate licensing/registration.
Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, other health care providers, and parents.

Nice To Haves

Preferably 3-5 years of experience, with emphasis on family care.

Responsibilities

Provides direct and/or indirect care to a specialized caseload of patients.
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care.
Documents activities in the patient medical record.
Records level of care using CPT and HCFA evaluation/management guidelines.
Promotes continuity of care within the institution by working collaboratively and in consultation with supervising physician.
Provides consultation for nursing and other disciplines.
Seeks input from members of the health care team in appropriate situations.
Seeks to effect changes to enhance optimum nursing practice.
Identifies and implements teaching programs for patients and families based on their specific needs.
Develops, conducts and participates in formal in-service programs in personal area of expertise.
Conducts educational seminars at various surrounding towns and schools, e.g. drug and alcohol abuse, etc. as requested.
Assumes responsibility for CME.
Demonstrates professional commitment through membership in specialty organizations.
Performs tasks and participates in methods of quality assurance as requested by supervising physician.
Participates in the development, implementation, and review of procedures and policies and annual program review as requested.
Arranges for or refers patients to needed services.
Provides emergency care, as necessary.
Assures that patient health records are maintained with concise, legible, and pertinent documentation.
Promotes positive image of the practice.
Adheres to professional ethical standards.
Maintains professional appearance.
Adheres to the Standards of Behavior
Practice guidelines will be reviewed, mutually agreed upon, and signed annually by the APRN or PA and the collaborating physician and placed on file in the work place.