What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Ortho Clinic position at St. Anthony Regional Hospital?
Job Details
Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities, however, may assist physician with special unit procedures and provide training, education, and guidance to assigned staff, such as R.N.s, L.P.N.s, C.M.A.s and/or C.N.A.s.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the department Director, organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And/or Experience
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical journals, medical records, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, families, regulatory agencies, or members of the community. Ability to effectively present information to patients, leadership, the public and/or board of directors.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be exposed to infectious diseases and occupational dangers like accidental needle pricks. Must be able to withstand physical and emotional stress.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and blood borne pathogens. The employee may be exposed to unpleasant sights, odors, and materials. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation. The employee may occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The employee may be exposed to combative patients.
Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assesses, diagnoses and treats medical and surgical problems in the St. Anthony Clinic, patient's homes and nursing homes and records such findings using the patient’s medical record.
- Makes referrals to specialists, other physicians, as needed.
- Elicits medical histories and performs physical examinations on patients.
- Performs or initiates therapeutic, office surgical, diagnostic and laboratory procedures and radiologic examinations as indicated by common medical practice.
- Instructs and counsels patients regarding physical and mental health, and provides patient education.
- Administers and prescribes properly packaged and labeled prescription medications and immunizations as needed.
- Maintains timely patient documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Provides supervision and direction to other clinic personnel as needed.
- Assists in the development and implementation of Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) for the assigned departments.
- Respond to emergency medical situations in an urgent manner and perform on the spot emergency assistance which may include first aid and/or CPR.
- Practices and behaves in a professional, safe and ethical manner at all times.
- Serves as a patient advocate.
- Maintains friendly and courteous interpersonal communication skills and a positive service attitude.
- Participates in performance improvement and educational activities. Completes all CEU’s as required by respective licensure. If licensed, maintains an active and current license.
- Works willingly and accepts assignments as given.
- Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.
- Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.
- Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
- Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.
- Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards.
- Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all times as described in St. Anthony's Safety Manual.
- Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities, however, may assist physician with special unit procedures and provide training, education, and guidance to assigned staff, such as R.N.s, L.P.N.s, C.M.A.s and/or C.N.A.s.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the department Director, organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree plus graduate of an approved and accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
- Three to five years’ experience as a Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with emphasis in family practice is preferred but not required.
- Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program.
- Licensed as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of Iowa.
- Active and unrestricted DEA and CSA in the State of Iowa
- Must maintain proof of compliance with continuing education consistent with licensing body regulations.
- BLS certification required.
- PALS, ACLS preferred, but not required.
- Must possess a current, valid driver’s license.
- Good driving record required.
- Demonstrated competency dealing with all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
- Ability to collaborate with the healthcare team to use evidence-based practice in providing care.
- Expertise in handling sophisticated medical equipment.
- Must possess effective time management skills.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical journals, medical records, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, families, regulatory agencies, or members of the community. Ability to effectively present information to patients, leadership, the public and/or board of directors.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be exposed to infectious diseases and occupational dangers like accidental needle pricks. Must be able to withstand physical and emotional stress.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and blood borne pathogens. The employee may be exposed to unpleasant sights, odors, and materials. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation. The employee may occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The employee may be exposed to combative patients.
