APP- Advanced Practice Provider : Diabetes (PTB)

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• APP- Advanced Practice Provider : Diabetes (PTB)

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Responsible for providing health care for patients in designated primary or specialty areas, including patient diagnoses, treatment, education, and referrals. Serves as a resource and role model for clinical practice, training, evaluation, and direct management of practitioners and students in all areas encompassed by the service line to ensure optimal patient care quality. Assist leadership in assessing, planning, organizing, and implementing designated advanced practice provider activities.

Minimum Specifications

Education

Physician Assistant :

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program recognized by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors.

Master's degree in nursing accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).

Experience : None

Equivalent Education and / or Experience

Certification / Registration / Licensure

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Certified Nurse Midwife) :

Skills or Special Abilities

Responsibilities

1. Performs clinical practitioner duties in designated specialty areas. Obtains histories perform physical exams, makes assessments, and orders tests to adequately assess and determine diagnoses and plan of care.

2. Records health history, findings, treatment, and recommendations accurately, clearly, and concisely. Manages time effectively to ensure optimal use of patient and provider resources. Consult appropriately with supervising physicians and refer patients as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

3. Patients and / or families are included in determining the care plan when appropriate. Educates patients and families to ensure self-management, follow-up, and compliance with established treatment.

4. Supports interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuous quality care and promote positive health outcomes, focusing on good customer service and patient satisfaction.

5. Stay abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the practice field by attending seminars / workshops, reading professional journals, and actively participating in professional organizations. Participates in PHHS education activities.

6. Maintains and implements knowledge of all applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the respective APP fields. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state / federal laws, as well as the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans. Maintains current professional certifications and licensure as required by the organization and the APP's governing body. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding. Timely completion of all assigned modules and yearly PHHS obligations as defined by the corporate compliance department.

7. Identifies work processes and flows for the assigned department. Suggests appropriate changes to improve work effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of PHHS or the area. Consistently provides quality customer service to internal and external PHHS customers.

8. Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring annual goals and objectives for the department that support the mission and objectives of PHHS and the department. Attends regular staff meetings.

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