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 designated by the Operations Manager or designee, in accordance with state regulations and the applicable scope of practice. The VP of Operations provides overall direction for patient care activities. The role includes delivering quality medical services, supporting and educating clinical staff, complying with clinical and operational requirements, and contributing to a constructive professional environment. The NP is expected to manage a daily patient schedule efficiently, maintain timely documentation and coding, and demonstrate the flexibility and productivity needed to respond to patient flow and unexpected clinical needs, including emergencies. The position description notes that duties may change and that other duties may be assigned. The NP performs a broad range of clinical services, or is willing to learn them, including minor procedures, suturing, orthopedic evaluation and management, basic rehabilitation, and general care across internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, eye problems, gynecology, and emergency situations. The role operates in an outpatient/inpatient facility environment and involves regular exposure to body fluids in a controlled environment. Early arrival or late departure may be required when needed.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Advanced Life Support (ALS) card is optional but preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) card is 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 and consultations, planning and teaching in-services, following protocols and clinical standards, and helping expand staff competencies.
Practice medicine using sound judgment and ethical standards, recognize limitations, seek consultation when advisable, and stay current with technologies and industry standards.
Meet clinical and regulatory obligations, including accrediting agency, CLIA, prescription, HIPAA, state and federal, and safety requirements.
Follow internal policies and procedures and complete operational tasks and clinical documentation according to departmental guidelines.
Advise administration of issues that may affect the practice.
See patients efficiently and remain reasonably on schedule for 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 evaluations and management, x-ray review, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, general internal and family medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, eye problems, EKG interpretation, emergency management, and general gynecology.
Communicate supportively and respectfully with administration, and address administrative issues directly and privately with those concerned.
Use time effectively for assigned and OVP-related activities, manage patient flow, and work patients into schedules as caseload demands.
Demonstrate productivity sufficient to see a minimum caseload of 20 patients per day and respond to unforeseen circumstances, including emergency care.
Follow administrative priorities and adapt to change, offering possible solutions to issues and concerns.
Comply with HIPAA rules and regulations.
Help create a constructive professional atmosphere and serve as a positive role model for staff in punctuality, demeanor, communication, customer service, and workload.
Serve as an administrative resource and meet with administration periodically or as needed.
Learn new technologies and provide leadership and training to staff as technologies are implemented.
Perform other duties as assigned.