PRN Physician Assistant/Family Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care

Moab Regional Hospital • Moab, UT

4h • $60 - $67 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Advanced Practice Provider for Moab Regional Hospital’s Urgent Care, you will be responsible for providing direct patient care in an outpatient, urgent care setting. This position will primarily provide care to walk-in patients of all ages (infants to geriatrics) in our hospital-based urgent care clinic. The scope of care will be quite broad due to the walk-in nature of the clinic and diverse population. The right candidate must be able to effectively diagnose and provide therapeutic treatments for a wide-range of patient needs, within their scope of practice. Our ideal candidate is comfortable working independently and autonomously and uses their critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to quickly assess and begin treatment for patients and/or refer to higher-level care through the MRH Emergency Department.

Requirements

• Current Utah state license as a Physician Assistant
• Eligible for state Controlled Substance License II through V
• Eligible for Federal DEA Certificate II through V
• Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS, PALS Certification for healthcare providers.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, including written, verbal, and listening skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years’ prior experience as a Provider in an Urgent Care Setting preferred due to independent design of position.

Responsibilities

• Arrive each day prepared to work at your appointed time and leave at the end of the day only after patient care and charts are completed.
• Review patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status.
• Elicit and record information about patients’ medical histories. Interview patients concerning their symptoms and conduct a thorough physical examination.
• Order or execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patients’ conditions. Analyze reports and findings of tests and examinations, and diagnose conditions of patients.
• Administer or prescribe treatments. Determine and prescribe medication, dosage, and schedule given the patients’ conditions and allergies. Discuss any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patients.
• Utilize online resources to perform travel consultations. Be willing to obtain DOT medical examiner certification via online training and pass official examination.
• Be willing to learn and utilize EMR and tablet/laptop technology at the bedside. Prescribe and administer vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases.
• Promote health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
• Refer patients to primary care physicians or medical specialists for consultation services when necessary for the well-being of the patients.
• Document the patients’ visits including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action. Follow-up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases. Follow-up daily on laboratory tests and X-Rays.
• Conduct physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Understand the concepts of universal precautions, HIPAA and OSHA.
• Be a team player who is equally comfortable working independently. Maintain a warm, friendly attitude with excellent patient and employee interaction skills. Maintain excellent verbal and communication skills. Be adaptable in different situations. Possess excellent client interaction skills. Be able to multi-task. Exhibit Excellent Customer Service; be patient-centric and customer service oriented.
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized, and functional in stressful situations.
• Maintain effective, positive working relationship inter- and intra-departmentally. Assist with the resolution of problems or concerns while being a supportive team member.
• Consistently demonstrate a professional, self-directed, mature, disciplined, and tactful approach to responsibilities. Maintain a fair and sensitive approach when working with employees.
• Participate in the development of Performance Improvement Programs within the Hospital.
• Participate as an active and involved member of the Medical Staff.
• Attend staff meetings and recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve routine problems through offering suggestions and solutions to improve the workplace and patient care. Listen to others with an open mind.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient, employee, and Hospital records.
• Respect the diversity of each individual (patients, visitors, vendors, and co-workers).
• Consistently strive to promote quality customer service in all areas of responsibilities.
• Attend staff, management, committee, Medical Staff and other Hospital meetings as appropriate.
• Excellent judgment and discretion, ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and handle work-related stressors are required. Remaining calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Being friendly, courteous, service-oriented, professional, outgoing, and customer service driven
• Detail oriented while maintaining a positive attitude
• Team player with a "can do" attitude that can work in a fast-paced environment
• Stay abreast of current trends in healthcare practice and participate in continuing medical education to ensure optimal clinical knowledge and effective patient care skill.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Mental health coverage for entire family
• Retirement 403(b) and 457(b) plans available
• Professional growth opportunities including continuing education, trainings, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed