What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Wolfeboro Family Medicine position at Huggins Hospital?
Under the administrative supervision of the VP of Physician & Diagnostic Services, works collaboratively with physicians and other Advanced Practice Professionals to perform diversified clinical duties which support the practice. Treats primary care patients in a courteous, respectful, and caring manner.
Organizational Responsibilities:
Participates in staff meetings and cooperates with Physicians and coworkers to achieve departmental objectives. Reports concerns and problems as they arise
Ensures confidentiality of employee, legal, client/patient, budget and all organizational matters
Keeps knowledge base current by attending educational programs
Record Utilization:
Utilizes the current Electronic Medical Record to complete the documented Best Practice Workflows accurately
Documents physical findings and patient response on appropriate worksheets and medical record
Care Coordination:
Refers to Huggins' Care Coordinator(s) as appropriate
Works collaboratively and cooperatively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
After appropriate diagnoses, arranges for stabilizing treatment and refers as appropriate to specialty Physicians; facilities, agencies, or resources in the community
Communicates with referring specialists and continues to foster ongoing dialogue that ensures follow through for a therapeutic care plan
Coordinates treatment with patient and family members
Direct Patient Care:
Conducts high quality physical examinations that include thorough medical history taking, diagnostic testing, and appropriate therapeutic procedures within a primary care setting in a professional manner that aligns with established standards of care and practice
Formulates an appropriate plan of care based on physical exam, patient history and clinical findings, and collaborates with Physician(s) as necessary
Communicates pertinent follow up information to patients according to established standards of care
Recognizes and reports relevant information that requires urgent attention, and ensures follow through
Implements orders including diagnostic tests, referrals, medications and follow up appointment needs
Answers patient questions and clarifies concerns regarding medications, diet, activity, and health status
Provides and promotes effective and compassionate care for patients and familie
Organizational Expectations:
Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift
HIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality
Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect
Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments.
Safety: Practices workplace safety daily
Employee Engagement:
Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings
Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes
Completes all required annual education on or before the due date
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities and possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to safely perform the essential functions of the job.
Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 25 pounds; stooping; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress
Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner
Familiarity with computer and other business machines
Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Experience: Three years or more as an Advanced Practice Provider preferred
Job License and Certification:
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
Licensed by the State of NH as an APRN or PA-C
Active unrestricted DEA Registration
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Licenses & Certifications
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