Convenient Care Provider FT - APP

Description

Job Summary:

The Convenient Care Provider is a primary care Advanced Practice Provider for Crossing Convenient Care who will examine, diagnose and treat patients of all ages with acute illnesses, injuries or exacerbations of chronic diseases.   

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs comprehensive health assessment through patient/family history taking, physical examination and assessment of response to actual or potential health problems
• Orders and interprets tests and diagnostic studies as indicated and within patient care guidelines and standards
• Establishes diagnosis based on assessment and appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures
• Implements treatment plans within established medical protocols and determines plan for reassessment
• Prescribes and regulates medications as per collaborative agreement
• Coordinates follow up contacts with patients as needed in regard to abnormal test results, need for additional treatment, referral to specialist(s), etc.
• Determines individual patient and family educational and informational needs and provides/coordinates knowledge acquisition
• Includes relevant health promotion, prevention, and maintenance in health instruction
• Records all assessments, observations, treatment plans, interventions and evaluation in the medical records
• Completes medical record documentation and billing requirements in a timely manner as per organizational standards
• Manages the care of patients in collaboration with other health professionals and members of the healthcare team in order to make decisions about treatment and attain health goals
• Delegates to clinical staff assessments, treatments or tasks appropriate to licensure, competency and knowledge
• Establishes and maintains appropriate clinical privileges
• Provides care at offsite locations as assigned                                                                                                      
• Collaborates with the health team and community agencies in providing comprehensive care
• Maintains and enhances a current level of knowledge relative to professional practice as well as

continuing education requirements necessary for licensure

• Accesses resources for indigent, uninsured, disabled or medical underinsured patients and families from federal, state, or local programs
• Performs other duties as required within the limits of advanced practice licensure

Competencies

• Ability to follow established procedures and maintain high level of organization
• Ability to learn reasonably quickly and multi-task
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to relate to persons of various economic levels and cultures 
• Ability to remain relaxed and calm under stressful situations
• Ability to speak and write fluently in English; Spanish desirable
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively
• Above average level of interest in working with people and data

• Complies with clinic regulatory standards
• Cooperative and non-competitive attitude with ability to take initiative
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism and superior customer service skills while working in a fast-paced, moderately stressful environment
• Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology and management of acute and chronic illness

• Maintains competence of clinical privileges as per policy
• Maintains professional growth and development per current medical practice standards
• Patient and staff-friendly with excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in use of telephone system, computer, and basic office equipment

Education and Experience:

• Completion of a required NP or PA Program leading to certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Currently licensed to practice in the State of Illinois
• Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology and management of acute and chronic illness

• Able to work with patients from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
• Prefer a minimum of three years current clinical experience, one year in primary care

Physical Requirements:

• Moderate activity including incidental walking, standing, bending, reaching and lifting or carrying for a short distance loads up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissues, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity necessary to deliver medical services and use equipment

Salary : $11,000 - $157,000