Advanced Practice Clinician

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Department:

Medical Services

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Work Modality:

Full On Campus Presence

Union:

SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.

Job Description:

Summary:

The Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) provides comprehensive outpatient care to American University students within the scope of practice of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensed in the District of Columbia. The APC assesses, interprets, and evaluates patient status, develops health care plans, and initiates patient communication and education as well as referral and urgent care.

The APC consults with the University Physician and collaborates with Center clinicians to ensure best practice clinical service delivery. The incumbent also and provides guidance for nursing staff and ancillary employees.

Essential Functions

1.) Direct Patient Care

• Provide primary health care services within scope of practice of the Student Health Center ensuring that care is appropriate to the age, culture, and individual needs of the patient consistent with the guidelines and standards established by the AAAHC accreditation body.

• Obtain health histories and perform physical exams.

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic health conditions in partnership with the patient.

• Order, conduct, and interpret diagnostic studies and lab tests.

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

• Prescribe and recommend pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, including controlled medications, in accordance with applicable laws.

• Follow standard charting procedures as determined by clinic policy; participate in chart and peer review.

• Ensure adequate follow-up.

• Teach and counsel patients, as indicated.

• Promote self-care through the provision of information, counseling, and education.

• Teach health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention.

2.) Patient Communication

• Communicate with patients via EMR/secure messaging or telephone regarding lab results, advice, follow-up instructions, and referrals.

• Provide precise information to enable the patient to make informed decisions regarding health care and related issues.

• Plan appropriate care utilizing campus and off-campus resources and relays information as necessary and appropriate for continuity of care.

• Promote positive patient relations and treat others with care and respect, maintaining confidentiality, privacy and dignity.

3.) Consultation, Health Promotion and Professional Development

• Serve as a resource and consultant to the campus community on issues related to public health, preventative medicine, and wellness.

• Participate in meetings, committees, and projects relevant to the functioning of the Center; participate in Campus Life events.

• Actively engage in professional development activities to include maintaining currency of licensure, certification, and continuing edu