Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Endocrinology Clinic

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Provides primary and/or specialty nursing and/or medical care in a variety of settings; works under physician oversight as required by state regulation and functions within the scope of practice defined by the midlevel's certification under physician oversight as required by state regulation, and functions with the scope of practice.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history, performing patient assessment via observation, interview and examination; orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies; performs preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations and care; provides direct treatment and management of acute and chronic disease conditions; develops and implements patient-centered plan of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, consultants, nurses, ancillary care providers and others as appropriate to the patient's condition.
• Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources; may perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations.
• May bill for services covered by collaborative practice agreement.
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Monitors/ensures accuracy of patient medical records; maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards.
• Provides management services for clinical research study projects; monitors participating subjects, including medication administration and family/patient education.
• Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Regularly participates in constant quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care.
• Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.

Preferred Qualifications

• Endocrinology specialty experience highly preferred

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Exposure to chemicals.
• Requires protective devices.
• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements.
• Patient care setting.
• Direct patient care setting.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Using tools requiring high dexterity.
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).

Equipment

• Office equipment.
• Lab/research equipment.
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment.

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REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

Nurse Practitioner

• Advanced Practical Nurse licensure or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire.

• Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.

• Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements).

OR Physician Assistant

• Graduate of PA program.
• Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois depending on location or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire.
• Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

DECISION MAKING AND IMPACT:
Significant impact in area/s of responsibilityFINANCIAL/OPERATIONAL IMPACT:Varies by department and terms of collaborative practice agreement
CONTACTS:
Internal – Yes, maintains a working relationship with staff, which promotes quality care for patients
External – Yes, maintains a working relationship with patients and external contacts
SUPERVISION:
Given – None
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION:
Regular exposure to patient information and recordsJOB LOCATION/WORKING CONDITIONS/EQUIPMENT:Describe the normal conditions under which