PA-C/ Nurse Practitioner Family Medicine Rural Health Clinic

Description

This job description defines the responsibilities of the Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner but, it should be understood that it is not all inclusive and is subject to change.

POSITION PURPOSE – NATURE AND SCOPE

The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitoner provides clinical services within the scope of practice of a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, adheres to all evaluation, treatment, procedure, and medication guidelines as directed by clinic policies and state or federal law; conducts self in a profession manner, strictly following confidentiality policies and working cooperatively and supportively with other staff; follows all clinic policies including but not limited to those in the personnel manual and clinic policies and procedures manual and person contract.

JOB DUTIES:

Provides clinical health care services as per scope of practice.

Collaborates with physician on patient care per clinic mid-level oversight and chart review policies.

Arranges and coordinates referrals and consultations for patients.

Prescribes and dispenses required medication in appropriate fashion.

Explains the nature of the diagnosis, the consequences if not treated, and the side effects of any prescribed or recommended treatment.

Coordinates appropriate patient education.

Promotes wellness and prevention of illness from a family-centered perspective.

Shares in the duties of the walk-in clinic as per clinic policy.

Directs appropriate staff to schedule patients, lunch breaks and time off in a manner consistent with clinic policies and personal contract.

Participates in quality control protocols and chart reviews.

Learns and utilizes clinic billing process appropriately and participates in needed Medicare compliance reviews.

Documents patient encounters in writing or dictation in a timely fashion, usually within 24 hours.

Cooperates with clinic insurance carriers as requested in matters related to risk management and malpractice risk reduction.

Participates in the continuing education programs to maintain legally required contact hours for PA license.

Keeps clear documentation of continuing education hours.

Participates in the establishment, evaluation and revision of clinic and practice policies.

Works toward established objectives of the organization.

Assumes administrative duties as delegated.

Attends all appropriate meetings including but not limited to: Quality Improvement, Walk-In Clinic, physicians/mid-level educational meetings, designated mid-level provider meetings, All staff meetings and others as requested by the clinic management.

All other duties as assigned by Nursing Supervisor or Clinic Manager.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1.Greets all patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff members in a courteous, respectful and professional manner at all time. Responds to all patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills at all times.

2.Reports for scheduled shift on time and prepared to assume responsibilities.

• Reports to work in proper uniform/attire.
• Leaves for meal break on time and returns on time.
• Varies work schedule to meet the needs of the department.
• Ensures the department manager has approved all scheduled overtime.
• Seek supervisor approval before working beyond scheduled hours that will result in overtime.
• Schedules all time off with supervisor’s approval.
• Strictly adheres to hospital attendance/tardiness policies 100% of the time.
• Performs all duties as assigned.
• Wears I.D. badge in a visible location at all times on hospital property.
• Protects I.D. and access badge and reports any issues or loss immediately to supervisor or to the Human Resource Department.

3.Attends and participates in meetings and is responsible for information communicated at meetings and in email.

• Attends all mandatory in service on a timely basis as scheduled.
• Participates as an active team member at staff meetings.
• Reads communications and acts upon in a positive and informative manner.

4.Identifies own educational needs and maintains appropriate skill level through educational opportunities.

5.Exercise a commitment to practicing behaviors that are in agreement with the spirit of cooperation and reflect the values described in the Code of Mutual Respect and Professionalism.

6.Assists all patients, family members, physicians, visitors, and employees in a professional and courteous manner.

• Extends special attention and sensitivity to all patients, visitors, physicians, and fellow employees.