Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner

OVP Health Care•Ashland, KY

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides direct patient care and performs administrative duties as designated 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 role includes providing quality medical services, supporting and training clinical staff, complying with clinical and operational requirements, and contributing to the effective operation of the medical practice. The Nurse Practitioner provides care across a broad range of services, including family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, eye problems, gynecology, orthopedics, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, EKG interpretation, and emergency management. Examples of procedures include minor surgery, suturing, fine needle aspiration, and casting or splinting. The listed services are examples rather than a comprehensive list; the practitioner may be expected to perform them or be willing to learn them. The position requires efficient patient visits and documentation, with a routine expectation of at least 20 patients per day. The practitioner also serves as a preceptor and resource for clinical staff and administration, supports a constructive professional environment, and helps staff learn new technologies. The role operates in an outpatient/inpatient facility environment and may involve regular exposure to body fluids. Early arrival or late departure may be needed when circumstances require it.

Requirements

Possess a medical license in the state of practice.
Maintain Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Maintain board certification.
Maintain DEA certification if applicable.
Maintain Data 2000 Waiver (30 patients in the first year; 100 patients thereafter).
Maintain licensure and certification to practice medicine in accordance with state guidelines.
Demonstrate knowledge of the rationale for appropriate patient care.
Demonstrate the ability to maintain effective 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 in accordance with licensure, certification requirements, and clinic protocols.
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 certification is optional but preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification 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 responding to questions, 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 appropriate, and keep current with technologies and industry standards.
Meet clinical obligations, including compliance with accrediting agency requirements, CLIA, prescription rules, HIPAA, state and federal regulations, and safety regulations.
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 and meet with administration as requested.
See patients in a timely and efficient manner and maintain the schedule where possible, adjusting to patient flow and exceptional circumstances.
Code and charge appropriately for services rendered.
Complete patient medical record charts routinely on the same day as the visit.
Perform or be willing to learn services such as minor surgery, suturing, fine needle aspirations, casting and splinting, orthopedic evaluation and management, x-ray review, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, eye care, EKG interpretation, emergency management, and general gynecology.
Maintain a workload demonstrating the ability to see at least 20 patients per day, work patients into the schedule as caseload demands, and respond to unforeseen circumstances including emergencies.
Use time effectively for assigned and OVP-related activities, follow administrative priorities, and adapt to changing needs.
Communicate administrative concerns directly and privately with those involved and demonstrate support and respect for administration.
Comply with HIPAA requirements.
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, offering possible solutions to issues and concerns.
Learn new technologies and provide leadership and training to staff as technologies are implemented.
Complete other duties as assigned.