Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Clinic

Full-time or part-time positions available. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses and treats medical and surgical problems in outpatient clinics, patient's homes and nursing homes, and records such findings in the patient chart. Refers patients to appropriate physicians.
• Elicits medical histories and performs physical examinations on patients.
• Performs therapeutic, office surgical, diagnostic and laboratory procedures and radiologic examinations as indicated by common medical practice and as delegated by the supervising physician.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding physical and mental health and patient education.
• Administers or prescribes treatment and medications as required per standards of care.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner.
• Functions independently in most activities. Provides care for patients. Adheres to hospital /clinic policies and procedures and medical staff rules, regulations and by-laws.
• Maintains orderly and efficient business practices at the clinics.
• Provides supervision and direction to other clinic personnel.
• Respond to emergency medical situations in an urgent manner and perform on the spot emergency assistance which may include first aid and/or CPR.
• Practices and behaves in a professional, safe and ethical manner at all times.
• Serves as a patient advocate.
• Maintains friendly and courteous interpersonal communication skills and a positive service attitude.
• Participates in performance improvement and educational activities. Completes all CEU’s as required by respective licensure. If licensed, maintains an active and current license.
• Works willingly and accepts assignments as given.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.
• Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
• Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.
• Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards.
• Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all times as described in St. Anthony's Safety Manual.
• Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities, however, may assist with special unit procedures and provide training, education, and guidance to assigned R.N.s, L.P.N.s, C.M.A.s and/or C.N.A.s.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the department Director, organization’s policies and applicable laws. 

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education and/or Experience

• Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
• Because of the nature of responsibilities, it is preferable to have experience in counseling and teaching and have a master's degree.
• Current approval by the joint Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to perform medical acts.
• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa.
• Three years’ experience with emphasis in family practice preferred.

 

Position Requirements, Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

• Basic Life Support certification.
• Must possess a current, valid driver’s license.
• Good driving record required.
• Ability to create a caring, compassionate relationship with the patients and families.
• Ability to collaborate with the healthcare team to use evidence-based practice in providing care.
• Expertise in handling sophisticated medical equipment.
• Must possess effective time management skills.
• Ability to carry out assignments with minimal supervision and guidance.

 

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before custo