What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider (NP) Full Time- Community Health Center position at Barton Health?
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Salary Range : $132,288.00 USD to $211,536.00 USD
Summary of Position :
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Ambulatory Medicine provides direct patient care within state and scope of practice guidelines at assigned Barton HealthCare System outpatient clinic facilities in support of the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) or Patient Centered Specialty Practice (PCSP). Services are provided based on the ages of the population served; Newborn through geriatric - 65 years or older and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to identify and meet the individualized needs of the population served. This position relies on the appropriate authorization protocols when performing medical functions including diagnosing, treating and performing any other function within the scope of medical practice.
Qualifications
Education :
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner training program which has been accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); or Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant training program which has been accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Experience :
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
Certifications / Licensure :
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
1. Provides consistently exceptional care at all times.
2. Participates in initial assessment (from focused to comprehensive, depending upon the setting) and longitudinal care to the specified patient population. Provides a wide range of health care services to patients of all ages, including infants, adolescents, adults and seniors.
3. Takes detailed patient medical history, performs physical examinations and makes assessments and diagnosis. Notifies the Supervising Physician of any abnormal findings and communicates treatment plan accordingly.
4. Interprets health information and establishes diagnoses consistent with the accumulated data. Assists Telehealth specialists with assessment and coordinates plan of care when needed.
5. Formulates and implements the treatment plan, ensuring timely provision of necessary health care services.
6. Analyzes accumulated health information and collects additional observational, interview, historical, physical examination, and diagnostic data, modifying treatment as appropriate.
7. Reviews treatment and therapy plans and presents pertinent data in a manner meaningful to the Supervising Physician.
8. At qualified locations will assist in the management of substance abuse treatment with Medical Director oversight..
9. Orients, instructs and trains assigned personnel.
10. Operates equipment and performs job related duties in a safe manner. Insures proper functioning of equipment and follows procedure when equipment malfunctions.
11. Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with physicians as required and adjusts care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
12. Ensures that all aspects of patient care and observations are documented. Documentation is complete, accurate and timely. Signs off medical record within 48 hours of seeing patients.
13. After reviewing with the Supervising Physician, initiates arrangements for admissions, completes forms and charts pertinent to the patient's medical record, and provides services to patients requiring continuing care, including patients at home.
14. Is able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the patient and possesses the ability to identify each patient's age- specific needs.
15. Aids patients and families as needed in times of stress or crisis.
16. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
17. Ensures 5 rights of Medication Administration and commitment to safety.
18. Participates in quality improvement activities; assist in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission and other internal and external regulatory standards.
19. Supports and upholds established organizational policies, procedures, and objectives related to quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control.
20. Responds to the needs of the department by performing other duties, as necessary.
Salary : $132,288 - $211,536
