Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Primary CareFloat Pool

Description :

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POSITION!

UFCW

Local 7 - $58.51 - $66.76

• May be entitled to

translation / bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by

the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the

respective collective bargaining agreement for additional

information on such wage premiums :

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

N / A

Education

Graduation from an accredited graduate nursing

program approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.

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 :

Notes :

1-year full scope of practice experience

minimum