Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Duties and Responsibilities

(Non-Supervisory)

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer and Supervised by Medical Director

Status: Exempt

FT, PT, PRN: PT/FT

Shift: First/Day (Mon.-Fri.)

On Call Rotation: N/A

Location: Burnsville

Practice: Palliative Care

Position Summary:
Works under the direction of a CCWNC physician to developing a treatment plan and administering treatment to clients. Interprets both routine and complex diagnoses and delivers the diagnoses to clients and families compassionately and understandably.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with physicians, internal staff, hospital staff, and patients;

• Perform complex calculations on a regular basis and communicate effectively the data to others;

• Analyze complex data/information to effectively treat clients;

• Interpret routine communication to determine effective treatment plan;

• Provide consultations and management of symptoms related to life-limiting conditions;

• Appropriately accommodate the needs of patients and co-workers;

• Educate providers in the community on Palliative Care and Hospice services, and end of life issues;

• Serves as clinical resource for nursing staff;

• Participates in clinical call rotation;

• Work independently without direct management yet accept and seek direction when and as needed;

• Be able to express and support a professional position different than that of others;

• Participation in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and education of providers as needed;

• Providing support across the continuum of care is expected;

• Comply with company policies, procedures, guidelines, and Mission Statement; and

• Performs other, yet similar, duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
§ Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation;

§ Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations;

§ Knowledge of electronic medical records systems;

§ Basic data entry skills;

§ Excellent organization skills;

§ Excellent interpersonal skills;

§ Excellent written and oral communication skills;

§ Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines;

§ Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity;

§ Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization

§ Ability to work flexible hours, if needed;

§ Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects; and the

§ Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:

§ Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant program. Masters’ degree and clinical rotation, preferred.

Experience:

§ Minimum 2 years experience as a NP in a clinic or outpatient setting

Degrees, Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable)

§ Masters’ degree, preferred;

§ Current NP or PA Board Approved Certification;

§ Current NC Medical License in good standing;

§ Current DEA Registration in good standing;

§ Valid Malpractice Insurance, required; and

§ Valid NC Drivers’ License and automobile insurance, required.
Physical Demands:
§ Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form;

§ Visual and auditory ability necessary to perform patient care;

§ Physical dexterity necessary to perform variety of nursing skills in delivery of care;

§ Ability to handle and transfer patients safely; and

§ Ability to transport self and laptop to administrative offices and patient locations.
Intent & Function:
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the duties of the position. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Ability to Commute:

• Burnsville, NC 28714 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Burnsville, NC 28714: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50 - $60