What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)/ Physician Asst. (PA) Urgent Care (PRN/As Needed) position at Russell Medical Center?
Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)/ Physician Asst. (PA) Urgent Care (PRN/As Needed)
Job Summary:
PA/NP works in collaboration with a physician evaluating patients in the Urgent Care office setting. The Advanced Care Provider performs comprehensive health assessments including history and physical, procedures, places orders, interprets diagnostic and radiology tests, prescribes and reconciles medications, formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan, adheres to the quality metrics, and discharges patients with appropriate instructions or arranges transfer to a higher level of care as needed. This role includes the promotion of wellness, prevention of complications, and management of acute and chronic conditions. MUST provide excellent customer service at all times.
Position is as needed with variable hours between Monday-Friday 10am-6pm
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant program.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1 year experience post graduation required.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS: Current Nursing License in the State of Alabama or current Physician Assistant License (ALBME). Certified as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Maintains current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification. Maintains Continuing Medical Education requirements
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, WORK AIDS: EMR System, Windows, General Office Equipment, Multi-line Telephone System, Glucose Meter, CBC Machine, Urinalysis Reader, Hemoglobin A1c Machine, Centrifuge, Immprint
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Nursing Practice Act Alabama Board of Nursing (ABON) or Physician Assistant Practice by Alabama Board of Medical Examiners (ALBME). Advanced Practice Guidelines (ABON) / Physician Assistant Guidelines (ALBME). Requirements Outlined for Oversight by Collaborative Physician.
