Rheumatology - NP/PA - Full-Time
About The Position
The Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant provides clinical care in the Rheumatology department. The role performs initial and periodic medical histories, physical examinations, and daily assessments; records findings and plans of care; performs minor office-based medical or surgical procedures; prescribes and administers medications; and orders and interprets laboratory and radiology examinations. The practitioner determines treatment plans, documents patient encounters and clinical actions in the medical record, and advocates for the patient population served. The role also participates in group and practice meetings and contributes to policy and procedure development when requested. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., totaling 40 hours per week. The schedule is primarily weekday shifts, with no more than 200 hours of weekend and/or night coverage.
Requirements
- Master's degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice.
- License to practice as a Registered Nurse.
- Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body.
- Ability to lift and support up to 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Fluent, understandable English communication.
- Intact sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity.
- Ability to react and perform in stressful situations.
Nice To Haves
- ACNP, AGACNP, AGNP, PNP, or PNP-AC board certification, preferred based on the population served.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial and periodic medical histories, physical examinations, and daily assessments.
- Record examination and assessment findings and plans of care.
- Perform minor office-based medical and/or surgical procedures.
- Write prescriptions and administer medications.
- Order and interpret laboratory and radiology examinations.
- Determine treatment plans for patients.
- Document patient encounters, observations, interventions, and actions appropriately in the medical record.
- Act as a patient advocate for the population served.
- Attend and contribute to group/practice meetings and participate in policy and procedure development when requested.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Competitive compensation
- Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, for applicable positions
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
- Career development programs
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Job Type
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