Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Urology

Description : Job Summary :

APN : Practices professional nursing by the

performance of both independent nursing and delegated medical

functions in accordance with accepted practice standards. Utilizes

specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills involving the

application of biological, physical, social, and behavioral science

principles. Functions include patient advocacy and the initiation

and performance of nursing care and advanced clinical skills to

evaluate, diagnose, and treat human disease, pain, injury, physical

or mental conditions, health maintenance and promotion, supportive

and restorative care. PA : Practices medicine as delegated by and

under the supervision of a physician in accordance with accepted

practice standards. Utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and

skills involving the application of biological, physical, social,

and behavioral science principles. Functions include patient

advocacy and the initiation and performance of medical care to

evaluate, diagnose, and treat human disease, pain, injury, physical

or mental conditions, health maintenance and promotion, supportive

and restorative care.

Essential Responsibilities :

DATA

COLLECTION

Obtains a pertinent medical history, performs an appropriate

physical examination, and reviews relevant laboratory or radiologic

(or other) studies to assess the patients' medical,

physical, psychological, and relevant socio-economic status.

Will have full access to patient

medical records and other information pertinent to those patients

under his / her care.

ASSESSMENT

Formulates an

accurate and appropriate diagnosis based on elicited data and

includes differential diagnoses as appropriate.

TREATMENT PLANNING

Develops and

implements treatment plans that are aligned with the practice

preferences of the Collaborating / Supervising Physician(s) including

orders for medication and / or other treatment modalities, the need

for additional testing, consultation to other providers, and

follow-up provisions.

Provides

care with attention to safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

Plans are appropriately

prioritized and adapted to the patient and circumstance.

PROCEDURAL

CONSIDERATIONS

Performs procedures within the limits of their expertise and in

accordance with the State Regulations and Organizational Policies.

PATIENT EDUCATION AND

COUNSELING

Educates and counsels patients and their families regarding their

treatment plan, including disease prevention and health promotion.

Promotes the availability of

culturally sensitive health and resource information that is

evidence-based, patient centered and enables informed choice.

DOCUMENTATION

Documents all

examination data, diagnostic impressions, appropriate codes, and

other patient care activities in the medical record, including the

name(s) of any consulted physicians or other providers.

OTHER TASKS

Observes the principles and techniques of

Universal Precautions.

Conducts

telephonic and virtual encounters as appropriate.

• Manages assigned in-basket tasks.

Takes necessary and appropriate actions in

emergency situations.

Performs

other clinical / administrative duties as directed.

VALUE STATEMENTS

Makes the patient the primary focus of their

actions; develops and sustains productive and compassionate patient

relationships.

Leads the health

care team by influence, innovation, and by modeling integrated

effective patient care and exemplary service.

Promotes and maintains a physically safe and

confidential environment for care.

Collaborates with all members of the health care team.

Knows their personal limitations and when to

seek advice and / or consultation from other members of the health

care team

Understands and

acknowledges the impact of personal values and cultural differences

on the patient-provider relationship.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Assumes

responsibility for maintaining clinical competence through

participation in continuing education and other activities.

Maintains professional

certification and active licensure.

Participates in quality assurance activities

including the Peer Review process.

Participates in the training and / or mentoring of new employees,

colleagues, and students.

Has the

quality of their care evaluated by the Collaborating / Supervising

Physician(s) as stipulated by State and / or KFHP / CPMG policies.

Evaluates personal performance and

establishes annual goals aligned with KFHP regional expectations.

Maintains a working knowledge of,

and complies with relevant (Federal, State, and / or Organizational)

laws, rules, and policies, including licensure and certification.

Educates and promotes the roles of

the APN / PA to patients and members of the health care team.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

Education

Masters Degree in

Nursing

Graduation from an accredited

graduate nursing program approved by the Colorado State Board of

Nursing.

Bachelors Degree required.

Graduation from a

program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on

Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

License, Certification,

Registration

Physician

Assistant License (Colorado) AND Pathologist's Assistant

Certificate from National Commission for the Certification of

Physician Assistants

OR

Registered Nurse License

(Colorado) AND Nurse Practitioner-Pediatrics Certification AND

Nurse Practitioner-Family Certification AND Nurse Practitioner

National Certificate AND Advanced Practice Nurse Registration

(Colorado)

Basic Life Support within 3 months of

hire

National Provider Identifier required

at hire

Drug

Enforcement Administration Registration

Additional Requirements :

Must obtain and remain credentialed by the

Colorado Permanente Medical Group by start date.

For positions requiring the administration of procedural

sedation, ACLS certification and procedural sedation competency

required within ninety (90) days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications :

Position will

cover Franklin & Rock Creek as well as hospital.