PA or ARNP- Noah and Walk in Clinic and Emergency Department .75 FTE

Waverly Health Center • Waverly, IA

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About The Position

PA: PRIMARY FUNCTIONS Performs medical services rendered under the supervision of a Physician in accordance with the Iowa Statute and Regulations for Physician Assistants, providing primary health care to individuals and families that emphasizes health promotion and disease intervention. This includes, but is not limited to, comprehensive assessment, ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests, and performing procedures within the scope of expertise and organizational protocols. ARNP: PRIMARY FUNCTIONS Plans and directs care in the clinic and nursing home setting independently and in collaboration with Physicians and other health care professionals, providing primary health care to individuals and families that emphasize health promotion and disease intervention. This includes, but is not limited to, comprehensive assessment, ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing pharmacologic agents and treatments and non-pharmacologic therapies, and performing procedures within the scope of expertise and organizational protocols.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an approved Physician Assistant program and successfully complete the NCCPA exam.
• Must possess current Iowa Physician Assistant License.
• Must possess a current DEA registration and State of Iowa Controlled Substances Act registration.
• Must possess Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree plus three years of directly related clinical experience.
• Must possess Master’s Degree if practicing in an outreach clinic or off-site satellite location.
• Must possess the ability to function independently under general guidance of the supervising Physician and the policies and procedures of the institution.
• Must possess and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.
• Must maintain emotional stability in emergency situations.
• Must possess valid certifications as determined by hospital privilege delineation.
• Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.
• Iowa Board of Nursing Certification as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the Specialty of Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
• Must possess current Iowa Registered Nurse License.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Physician Assistant in a clinical setting preferred.
• Previous experience as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in a clinical and/or nursing home setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs medical services rendered under the supervision of a Physician in accordance with the Iowa Statute and Regulations for Physician Assistants, providing primary health care to individuals and families that emphasizes health promotion and disease intervention.
• Comprehensive assessment, ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests, and performing procedures within the scope of expertise and organizational protocols.
• Plans and directs care in the clinic and nursing home setting independently and in collaboration with Physicians and other health care professionals, providing primary health care to individuals and families that emphasize health promotion and disease intervention.
• Comprehensive assessment, ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing pharmacologic agents and treatments and non-pharmacologic therapies, and performing procedures within the scope of expertise and organizational protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level