Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner

OVP Health Care•Ashland, KY

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides direct patient care and performs administrative duties assigned by the Operations Manager or designee, in accordance with state regulations and scope of practice. The VP of Operations provides overall direction for patient care activities. The NP delivers quality medical services, supports and educates clinical staff, follows applicable clinical and operational policies, and contributes to the effective functioning of the practice. The role requires maintaining timely patient visits and documentation, supporting a daily caseload of at least 20 patients, and responding to emergencies and changing patient-flow needs. The NP performs a broad range of clinical services or is willing to learn them, including minor procedures, suturing, orthopedic evaluation and management, general internal and family medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, eye care, EKG interpretation, emergency management, and general gynecology. The position operates in an outpatient/inpatient facility environment, with regular exposure to body fluids in a controlled environment. Early arrival or staying late may be required when needed.

Requirements

Medical license in the state where the NP practices.
Maintain a Basic Life Support (CPR) card.
Maintain board certification.
Maintain DEA certification if applicable.
Maintain a Data 2000 waiver, with 30 patients in the first year and 100 patients thereafter.
Maintain licensure and certification to practice medicine under state guidelines.
Demonstrate knowledge of the rationale for appropriate patient care.
Demonstrate the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with coworkers and health team members.
Communicate through appropriate channels.
Demonstrate the ability to calculate drug dosages.
Demonstrate the ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
Document continuing education according to licensure, certification, and clinic requirements.
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and no elevator or mechanical transportation.
Ability to operate a computer and keyboard.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Life Support card (optional but preferred).
Pediatrics Advanced Life Support card (optional but preferred).

Responsibilities

Provide medical services and perform the functions necessary to deliver quality patient care.
Serve as an educational preceptor for clinical staff by answering questions, planning and teaching in-services, following protocols and clinical standards, and helping expand staff competencies.
Practice with sound medical judgment, observe ethical standards, recognize professional limitations, seek consultation when advisable, and keep current with technologies and industry standards.
Meet clinical obligations related to accrediting agencies, CLIA, prescription requirements, HIPAA, state and federal regulations, and safety regulations.
Follow internal policies and procedures and complete operational tasks and documentation according to departmental guidelines.
Advise administration of issues that may affect the practice and address administrative issues directly and privately with those concerned.
See patients in a timely and efficient manner and remain reasonably on schedule for family practice appointments except in exceptional circumstances.
Document appropriate coding and charges for services rendered.
Complete patient medical-record charts routinely on the same day as the visit.
Perform, or be willing to learn, the listed clinical services, including minor surgery, suturing, fine needle aspirations, casting and splinting, orthopedic care, x-ray review, basic musculoskeletal rehabilitation, general internal and family medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, eye care, EKG interpretation, emergency management, and general gynecology.
Manage time for practice-related activities and assigned tasks during administration-designated blocks, adjusting to patient flow to remain on schedule.
See a minimum caseload of 20 patients per day, work patients into schedules as needed, and respond to unforeseen circumstances, including patient emergencies.
Follow administrative priorities and adapt flexibly to change, offering potential solutions to issues and concerns.
Comply with HIPAA rules and regulations.
Help create a constructive professional atmosphere and support staff morale and relations.
Serve as an administrative resource and meet with administration periodically or as needed.
Model punctuality, professional demeanor, communication, customer service, and workload expectations for staff.
Learn new technologies and provide leadership and training to staff as technologies are implemented.
Perform other duties as assigned.