Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Immediate Care Centers - PRN

Hendricks Regional Health•Brownsburg, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a PRN opportunity for a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) seeking supplemental hours. The immediate care centers are open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM, and Saturday/Sunday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. PRN hours may include full shifts and/or 6-8 hour partial shifts. Prior urgent care, emergency care, or primary care experience is preferred. The PA/NP will functionally support and extend the role of the Physician by providing patient-focused evaluation and communication, caring for specific patients under the supervision of and in collaboration with the Physician. The role must comply with Indiana Code regulating PA practice and applicable Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, requiring physician authentication of medical record entries and orders. Direct physician supervision is required for procedures unless competency and physician approval are documented.

Requirements

Graduate of an Accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program.
Must maintain required continuing medical education.
Certification from the National Commission of Physician Assistants.
Licensed to practice in Indiana.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
Experience in urgent care, emergency care, or primary care.

Responsibilities

Conducts appropriately detailed assessments/evaluations of patients and families, including health histories, physical examinations, and evaluation of health risk factors.
Orders and interprets lab, radiographic, bedside records, and other clinical data sources in the context of the patient's diagnosis(es) and condition.
Establishes medical diagnosis(es).
Orders and evaluates diagnostic studies.
Performs and monitors therapeutic procedures.
Documents historical, physical, assessment, and plan information in the medical record.
Evaluates and helps direct the individualized care of patients in conjunction with the Physician, nursing, and other health care disciplines.
Prescribes and regulates medications per written physician practice agreement and in compliance with prescriptive authority requirements.
Performs and documents results of History and Physical examination for admission, observation, consultation, or clinic visit for assigned patients.
Performs daily, pertinent bedside evaluation and records appropriate progress note for physician review and authentication (Inpatient only).
Prepares discharge paperwork, including discharge summary, for assigned patients on the day prior to or day of discharge. At the ICC/OM, discharge summary completed prior to patient discharge.
Writes admitting, daily, and discharge orders appropriate to the patient’s condition and plan of care (Inpatient only).
Works collaboratively with Physician(s) in an environment that engenders teamwork to ensure care is rendered efficiently.
Communicates regularly and effectively with patients and their families.
Communicates regularly and effectively with referring physicians and support staff (such as nursing, rehabilitative services, etc.).
Meets with Physician(s) at least daily and as needed for appropriate clinical input to review results of evaluation and planned care.
Supports and participates in focused quality, safety, and utilization studies as requested to improve quality and cost-effectiveness of patient care.
Alerts Physician(s) to acute declines in patient status, critical lab values, and/or radiographic findings to review planned treatment or request bedside evaluation by Physician.
Complies with applicable medical staff rules and regulations and health information management policies to support an accurate and complete medical record.
Prepares required billing materials and submits to billing in a timely manner.
Shares in on-call rotation with physician back-up available (Not applicable at ICC/OM).
Performs all other duties as assigned.