PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT or NURSE PRACTITIONER, Walk-In Clinic PRN

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System•Blair, NE

About The Position

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System (MCH) is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to work PRN in its Walk-In Clinic in Blair, Nebraska. The clinic is open seven days a week, and the position requires a minimum of two shifts per month. The practitioner assesses patients, obtains medical and psychosocial histories, performs examinations, and develops an initial impression of the severity, cause, and urgency of patient problems using history, examination, and diagnostic information. The role includes diagnosing common problems with physician consultation as appropriate, prescribing suitable medications, collaborating with other providers, and maintaining compliant, thorough, accurate, and timely patient documentation. The practitioner must prioritize daily work and adapt to unexpected demands.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Nebraska.
Current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Proficiency in basic life support skills.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, or obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, or obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Maintain active, good-standing medical staff privileges at MCH.
At least two years of experience as a practitioner.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed and accurate patient assessments and document information needed for accurate records.
Obtain pertinent medical and psychosocial histories, including patient profile, chief complaint, history, and review of symptoms.
Assess the severity, etiology, and immediacy of patient problems based on history, physical examination, and ancillary or diagnostic testing.
Perform physical examinations appropriate to the complaint and the patient's age, sex, and physical condition.
Prioritize daily workload and respond flexibly to unexpected demands.
Establish diagnoses for common problems, consulting with physicians as appropriate.
Prescribe medications appropriate and effective for diagnosed issues.
Collaborate with other providers and seek physician consultation when necessary and appropriate.
Maintain compliance with applicable regulations, including Medicare and third-party payer requirements, such as completing waivers when necessary and documenting medical necessity for ordered tests.
Document all patient encounters thoroughly, accurately, and in a timely manner.