PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT or NURSE PRACTITIONER, Walk-In Clinic PRN

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System•Blair, NE

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About The Position

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System (MCH), located in Blair, Nebraska, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work PRN in its Walk-In Clinic. The clinic is open seven days a week, and the position requires at least two shifts per month. The practitioner assesses and treats walk-in patients, documents patient encounters, establishes diagnoses for common problems with physician consultation and guidance as appropriate, and prescribes suitable medications. The role involves collaboration with other providers and compliance with applicable regulations, including Medicare and third-party payer requirements.

Requirements

Current Nebraska licensure as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
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 assessments and document information needed for patient records.
Elicit pertinent medical and psychosocial history, including patient profile, chief complaint, history, and review of symptoms.
Analyze history, physical examination, and ancillary or diagnostic testing to form an initial impression of the severity, etiology, and urgency of a problem.
Perform physical examinations appropriate to the complaint, problem, and the patient's age, sex, and physical condition.
Prioritize daily workload and adapt to unexpected demands.
Establish diagnoses of common problems, consulting with and receiving guidance from physicians as appropriate.
Prescribe medications appropriate and effective for diagnosed issues.
Collaborate with other providers and use physicians for consultation when necessary and appropriate.
Comply with applicable regulations, including Medicare and third-party payer requirements, including completing Medicare waivers when necessary and documenting medical necessity for ordered tests.
Document all patient encounters thoroughly, accurately, and promptly.
Work at least two shifts per month in a Walk-In Clinic that is open seven days a week.