OB (Obstetrics) APRN

Description

CenterPlace Health believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to highlight the primary duties, qualifications, and scope of the position, but not limit the incumbent nor the Company to only the work identified. CenterPlace Health is currently looking to hire an OB - APRN. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her full capabilities wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

SUMMARY:

Both the Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner and the Physician Assistant fall under this job title. The Advanced Practice Provider, a registered professional with advanced training, functions as a collaborative member of the health care team in the delivery of comprehensive health and health maintenance to patients in primarily, but not exclusively, ambulatory settings. Primary health care includes care of patients with acute episodic or chronic illnesses, emergency care, rehabilitation, preventive health measures, health maintenance and health education services. They will be required to participate as part of the on-call team which will be arranged so that appropriate coverage is available 24-hours a day for all specialties. The Advanced Practice Provider may perform medical services when such services are rendered under scope of their license as allowed by the organization in their privileging and credentialing file.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Patient Management:

• Elicits histories and conducts physicals.

• Orders appropriate labs, EKGs, x-rays and be able to recognize abnormal findings.

• Prescribes and dispenses medications and treatments following the appropriate standard of care guidelines.

• Initiates requests for consultation or referral with appropriate professionals, clinics, or other health care resources as indicated.

• Assesses and triages patients.

• Refers or seeks consultation with physician when a patient has a condition for which the Advanced Practice Provider is not credentialed.

Patient Education:

• Educates patient on all aspects of health self-maintenance.

• Provides short-term, individual, or family teaching on diet, weight control, adolescent birth control, and sex education on a consult basis.

• Assists with development and implementation of patient educational materials.

Electronic Health Record (EHR):

• Accurately and efficiently enters documentation into the EHR.

• Ensures all EHR documentation is completed accurately and timely.

• Cosigns charts as required in a timely fashion.

• Cosigns charts as required timely.

• Ensures all charts are closed out in Athena timely.

• Demonstrates basic understanding of the EHR

· Order entry and workflow

· Workflow dashboard

· Document and Task Management

· Problem flowsheets

· Troubleshooting documents in the clinical inbox

QI/QA:

• Actively participates in quality improvement projects.

• Participates in ongoing peer review of medical records, active participation in committee assignments, and QA/QI activities.

• Participates in and presents Continuing Medical Education activities.

• Complies with Center policy and procedures; promotes and complies with NCQA PCMH standards of care.

• Participates in program required committees.

• Assists in identification, evaluation, and intervention of quality issues in the clinical setting.

Leadership:

• Maintains ethical and professional standards deemed appropriate by peers.

• Supervises nursing and clinical staff activities.

• Provides supervision, education, and direct assistance when appropriate to Novice Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers and student providers, as reasonable, considering the provider’s training and capabilities.

• Performs other related duties as indicated or when requested by the Chief Medical Officer or their designee.

• Assists with management of patient flow to assure effective and efficient care is provided to all patients

• Covers for other providers within the scope of licensure as needed.

Other:

• Appropriately applies patient evaluation and management processes to clinical situations.

• Always maintains use of universal precautions.

• Completes Daily/Day end activities as assigned.

• Completes all required trainings and attends meetings as assigned.

• Protects/observes patient confidentiality per policies and procedures.

• Recognizes and responds appropriately to violent/abusive situations, bomb threats, fire and emergency situations.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS):

• Graduation from an approved school of medicine or osteopathy

• Three (3) years of approved residency in their specialty field.

• Must maintain required CME credits.

• Possession and maintenance of a current Florida license to practice medicine

• Possession and maintenance of Board Certification in area of specialty when appropriate

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to effectively interact with physicians, patients, and other staff members.

• Effective use of Electronic Health record.

• Possesses intermediate typing skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of proper, safe, and efficient use of current office equipment/software.

• Demonstrated knowledge/ability to use Office 365 programs, including Outlook and Word.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: (EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS):

• Preferred knowledge primary care, cultural diversity, performance improvement and coding.

• CPR certification recommended

• Experience or basic understanding of immunizations, laboratory services, dental programs and 340B drug

program is recommended.