Nurse Practitioner, Endocrinology

Hudson Hospital•Stillwater, MN

6d•$111,093 - $166,629

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) provides health care services to department-specific patients in a clinic setting. Care may include primary and preventive healthcare services and treatment of acute illness and injury. The clinician administers patient care and exercises prescriptive authority in accordance with Minnesota State Law and Stillwater Medical Group Board of Directors standards. The clinician works closely with department physicians to ensure continuity of care and is assigned a physician mentor for consultation on clinical and patient care issues. The role involves regular interaction with patients and customers and requires a commitment to quality patient care and service, while supporting Stillwater Medical Group’s mission, goals, and objectives. The clinician may participate in weekend hours and call responsibilities, along with other assigned duties. The position includes patient care, documentation, quality improvement, teamwork, and customer service. The clinician attends required Stillwater Medical Group training and education and completes the continuing education needed to maintain licensure. Work involves intermittent walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and supporting patients, as well as exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program and completion of a Master of Science degree in Nursing, or graduate of an AMA-accredited physician assistant program.
For nurse practitioners: current Minnesota Registered Nurse license and recognition as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the Minnesota and Wisconsin State Boards of Nursing; or, for physician assistants: current licensure by the Minnesota and Wisconsin Boards of Medical Practice.
Certification as a specialized nurse practitioner by the National Certification Board of the specialization, or certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Current DEA license.
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
ATLS certification is required for General Surgery.
Complete the minimum continuing education required to maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

Perform general patient examinations and care, including observation, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Perform medical and surgical procedures within the scope of practice, training, and credentialing.
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests, and communicate results and recommended follow-up to patients.
Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care.
Instruct and counsel patients on therapeutic compliance, growth and development, family planning, emotional concerns, activities of daily living, and health maintenance.
Develop health education and promotion programs and materials for patients.
Involve patients and family members in decision-making and care planning as appropriate, and gather relevant physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional data.
Develop, implement, document, evaluate, and revise patient management plans based on patient status and changes.
Complete age- and development-appropriate assessments and record physiological and growth indices.
Apply health promotion principles and techniques and assess patient learning.
Evaluate patient problems in person or by phone and provide appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.
Make patient-centered decisions, including determining when to consult or refer to a physician.
Communicate verbally and in writing with primary care and specialty physicians to coordinate patient care.
Recognize and appropriately respond to medical emergencies.
Document patient assessments accurately and promptly in the medical record according to Stillwater Medical Group guidelines.
Complete progress notes on the day of the patient visit whenever possible.
Document and code services according to HCFA requirements and established policies and procedures.
Complete correspondence and requested forms promptly to support continuity of care.
Review medical records regularly with a supervising physician according to applicable standards.
Collaborate with the health care team to identify quality improvement opportunities.
Assist in developing policies, programs, procedures, materials, or techniques to improve patient care.
Participate in clinic-wide quality improvement initiatives.
Develop and maintain a positive work environment and favorable patient, public, and employee relations.
Communicate and interact professionally with employees, physicians, patients, and the public.
Collaborate with all members of the health care team and maintain a positive working relationship with the physician mentor.
Attend required organizational training and educational programs and complete continuing education required to maintain licensure.
Participate in weekend hours and call responsibilities as required.