Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (QCC)

• Department: Quick Care Clinic
• Schedule: PRN
• Shift: Varies

Job Description

Daviess Community Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or a Physician Assistant (PA). Position requires the ability to educate patients and families on medications, diseases, treatment plans and procedures for a diverse patient population. Effectively collaborate with members of the healthcare team to offer the best patient care and ensure good outcomes are achieved. We are looking to fill a PRN position at our Quick Care Clinic.

• Develops treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases.
• Educating and guiding patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Understands the changes in health promotion throughout the aging process.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served.
• Performs diagnostic tests and screening evaluations.
• Managing overall patient care regarding lifestyle and development issues.
• Emphasizing preventative care and disease management.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to coworkers.
• Prescribes medications while using medication references as needed.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.
• Revises plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment.
• Completes computerized documentation in patient's charts in appropriate time frame.
• Knowledge of established clinic policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner License or current Physician Assistant license
• Current BLS certification. ACLS certified.
• Confident in diagnosing, treating, education, and assisting patients of all ages to manage illnesses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confident with EMR documentation and computer skills.
• Experience preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Emergency Medicine
• Primary Care
• Urgent Care

Supplemental Pay:

• Differential pay
• Overtime pay

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
• Physician Assistant License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, IN 47501 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, IN 47501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person