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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
$97k-113k (estimate)
Full Time | Hospital
4 Months Ago
Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids is Hiring a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Near Rapids, IA
Summary
- This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing professional medical services to patients of MercyCare Community Physicians. Within Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)/Physician relationship, ARNPs exercise autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided.
Job Duties/Essential Functions
Job Duties
- Provides professional medical services to patients of MercyCare Community Physicians.
- Obtains and records an appropriate medical history of each patient, including, but not limited to: The patient's chief complaint, past medical history, family history, social history, review of systems, physical exam, diagnosis, assessment and plan of care.
- Performs and/or orders clinically appropriate procedures for each patient and documenting same.
- Analyzes reports and findings of tests and clinical examinations in order to assess the medical condition of each patient, including formulating a diagnosis and documenting same in conformity with applicable professional standards, third party payer requirements and Mercy policies and procedures.
- Prescribes clinically appropriate medication and treatment for each patient and timely documenting same, in collaboration with supervising physician.
- Refers each patient to other physicians, including specialists and other health care providers, whenever the patient's condition so warrants and documenting same.
- Keeps and maintains accurate, complete, appropriate, timely and legible medical records relating to all professional services rendered to Mercy patients in conformity with applicable professional standards, third party payer requirements and Mercy policies and procedures.
- Timely reports births, deaths, outbreaks of contagious disease and other information required by law to be reported to governmental authorities.
- Uses and promotes evidence-based clinical practice.
- Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care.
- Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention.
- Consults with Medical Director and other medical professionals as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
- Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by Mercy.
- Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.
- Maintains current knowledge regarding state and federal regulations impacting ARNP practice.
Department Specific Duties
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.
- Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette.
- Performs duties in a tactful and professional manner.
Professional Experience
- Previous clinical experience preferred.
- Previous experience in field of practice preferred.
Education
Licensure, Certification, Registration
- Licensed to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in the State of Iowa required.
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Medical staff privileges at Mercy Medical Center may be required.
- Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
Physical Demand Requirements
- Medium: Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Hospital
SALARY
$97k-113k (estimate)
POST DATE
02/09/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/17/2024
WEBSITE
www.mercycare.org
HEADQUARTERS
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
SIZE
7,500 - 15,000
CEO
Jon Sweet
REVENUE
$500M - $1B
INDUSTRY
Hospital
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About Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids
MercyCare Community Physicians has fifteen family practice clinics throughout the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area, including in Center Point, Hiawatha, Marion, Monticello, Mount Vernon, North Liberty and Tama. Two urgent care facilities and four specialty clinics are also part of the MCCP system. MCCP also offers billing and other administrative services to clients of its Managed Services Organizations. Established in 1995, MCCP is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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