Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care, Colorado Springs

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.

Formulates an accurate and appropriate diagnosis based on elicited data and includes differential diagnoses as appropriate.

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.

Performs procedures within the limits of their expertise and in accordance with the State Regulations and Organizational Policies.

Educates and counsels patients and their families regarding their treatment plan, including disease prevention and health promotion.

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.

Observes the principles and techniques of Universal Precautions.

Makes the patient the primary focus of their actions; develops and sustains productive and compassionate patient relationships.

Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical competence through participation in continuing education and other activities.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

Education

License, Certification, Registration

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

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Prefer 2-3 years experience