Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Job Classification: Exempt

Immediate Supervisor Title: Physician Practice Manager/Physician

Job Supervisory Responsibilities: n/a

General Summary: Provides specialized nursing services with guidance of the attending physician. Completed related work as required. Considerable medical judgment is required to determine the appropriate procedure within scope of practice.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.

2. Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.

3. Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.

4. Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination.

5. Diagnoses, treats and plans appropriate health care for clients as appropriate for specialty; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required.

6. Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.

7. Fulfill all duties assigned by physician

8. Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment

9. Participates in patient review conferences and staffing

10. Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities

11. Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management.

12. Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.

13. Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.

14. Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff.

15. Orders medications.

16. Other duties as assigned

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing: Master's degree in nursing; completion of a state acceptable Nurse Practitioner's program

Certification: Advanced Nurse Practitioner license to practice in the state. CPR Certified. DEA registration with state.

Experience: Must have a minimum of two years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

Other Requirements: None

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Advanced understanding of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and process.
• Knowledge of clinical equipment, supplies, and instruments.
• Knowledge of the purposes, organization, and policies of the local community's health systems sufficient to interact with other health care providers.

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• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of a clinic sufficient to provide effective patient care.

Skills: * Skill in problem solving.

• Skill in computer hardware and software use.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives.
• Skill in analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, policy-making bodies, third-party payers, patients, and the public.
• Skill in organizing work, making assignments, and achieving goals and objectives.
• Skill in exercising judgment and discretion in developing, applying, interpreting, and coordinating departmental policies and procedures.

Abilities: * Ability to work in high stress environment.

• Ability to understand and carry out written, oral and/or graphic instructions.
• Ability to multi-task, manage details and organize efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to read, interprets, and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to set priorities among multiple requests.
• Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively.
• Ability to use EMR, other relevant computer hardware and software, telephone, copier, fax machine and other standard medical office equipment.

Equipment Operated: Medical office equipment/devices as well as standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, calculators, etc. Work Environment: Position is in a well-lit office environment. Occasional evening and weekend work.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Work Location: In person