Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Wolfeboro Family Medicine

Under the administrative supervision of the VP of Physician & Diagnostic Services, works collaboratively with physicians and other Advanced Practice Professionals to perform diversified clinical duties which support the practice. Treats primary care patients in a courteous, respectful, and caring manner.

Organizational Responsibilities:

·         Participates in staff meetings and cooperates with Physicians and coworkers to achieve departmental objectives. Reports concerns and problems as they arise

·         Ensures confidentiality of employee, legal, client/patient, budget and all organizational matters

·         Keeps knowledge base current by attending educational programs

Record Utilization:

·         Utilizes the current Electronic Medical Record to complete the documented Best Practice Workflows accurately

·         Documents physical findings and patient response on appropriate worksheets and medical record

Care Coordination:

·         Refers to Huggins' Care Coordinator(s) as appropriate

·         Works collaboratively and cooperatively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team

·         After appropriate diagnoses, arranges for stabilizing treatment and refers as appropriate to specialty Physicians; facilities, agencies, or resources in the community

·         Communicates with referring specialists and continues to foster ongoing dialogue that ensures follow through for a therapeutic care plan

·         Coordinates treatment with patient and family members

Direct Patient Care:

·         Conducts high quality physical examinations that include thorough medical history taking, diagnostic testing, and appropriate therapeutic procedures within a primary care setting in a professional manner that aligns with established standards of care and practice

·         Formulates an appropriate plan of care based on physical exam, patient history and clinical findings, and collaborates with Physician(s) as necessary

·         Communicates pertinent follow up information to patients according to established standards of care

·         Recognizes and reports relevant information that requires urgent attention, and ensures follow through

·         Implements orders including diagnostic tests, referrals, medications and follow up appointment needs

·         Answers patient questions and clarifies concerns regarding medications, diet, activity, and health status

·         Provides and promotes effective and compassionate care for patients and familie

Organizational Expectations:

·      Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift

·      HIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality

·      Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect

·      Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments.

·      Safety: Practices workplace safety daily

Employee Engagement:

·         Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings

·         Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on revie