Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP)
Under the general guidance of the Chief Medical Officer and in accordance with the Board of Medical Examiners directives, the ACP will follow Standards of Care - Best Practice Guidelines in the clinic and/or hospital setting.

• Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats diseases and adverse health conditions.
• Order and evaluate diagnostic testing. Identify proper diagnosis and create appropriate plan of care.
• Patient education regarding treatments, procedures, tests and their subsequent results.

ACP/Hospitalist
In addition to the role and function of ACP above, the ACP/Hospitalist will:

• Deliver primary and specialty patient care with a high degree of expertise.
• Formulate an evidence-based care plan based on assessment, examination, and selected diagnostic procedures within their scope of practice.
• Collaborate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Work to achieve the highest level of satisfaction of coordinated clinical management from patients and families.
• Provide Hospitalist functions that center around population management of inpatients by directing, coordinating and supervising patient care activities.
• Provide diabetes education and wound care.
• Provide education to patients, families, and clinical staff.
• Work in conjunction with Inpatient Services Manager and staff to ensure optimal care and outcomes for patients.
• Participate in and provide recommendation regarding best practice to Hospital Engagement Network Teams.
• Provide additional services as directed by the CMO.

ACP/Walk-In & Primary Care Clinic
In addition to the role and function of ACP and the ACP/Walk-In Clinic will:

• Provide timely and efficient medical services to all patients who present to the Clarke County Family Medicine Walk-In Clinic during the following hours:
  
  • Monday - Friday 07:00 - 19:00
  • Saturday and Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
• Coverage for Walk-In Clinic hours will be provided in schedule format for the Clinic Manager and approved by Chief Medical Officer

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Physician's Assistant (P.A.-C) or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Doctoral Nurse Practitioner (DNP).
• Graduate of an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner Program and hold a current license.
• Certification in specialty areas or demonstrate active progress toward attainment of certification.
• Current licensure as P.A.-C in state of Iowa or current licensure as RN and ARNP in state of Iowa
• Education in management and care of chronic and acute wounds and ostomy care.
• Current prescriptive authority in the State of Iowa including DEA Registration.
• Current BCLS and ACLS certifications.
• Must have a desire to serve patients and be self-motivated
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills for working with patients and clinical team members.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for own actions.
• Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee and patient safety.
• Effectively deal with diverse client population and community partners.
• Ability to make decisions in emergencies
• Independent discretion/decision making