Qualifications

Duly Certified with PTH privileges in good standing; Overall knowledge of medical office patient care; Knowledge of confidentiality issues involved with release of medical information; Must have excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with staff and providers at other medical facilities.

Work Experience

2 years previous experience working as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Education

Must have and maintain: California NP & RN Licenses, DEA License, BLS Certification; Must be graduate of an accredited college or university training program; Must be licensed in accordance with the requirements of the Nursing board and applicable regulations of the Board of Registered Nurses

Skills

Speaking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Time Management, Writing, Critical Thinking, Judgment / Decision Making; Management of Personnel Resources, Monitoring, Complex Problem Solving, Science, Coordination, Service Orientation

Examples of Duties

• Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition
• Provide narrative summaries in EMR to communicate patient information to other health care providers
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients
• Obtain, compile and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination
• Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition
• Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management
• Provide physicians with assistance during complicated medical procedures
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury
• Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patients' characteristics such as age and gender
• Advise patients concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary
• Direct and coordinate activities of students, assistants, and other medical staff
• Use masks, gloves and safety glasses to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases

Additional Responsibilities

• Check Peach Tree Healthcare e-mail and NextGen PAQ daily
• Participate in Peer Chart Review; Act on any directives from the QI/QA Committees, Risk Management Committee, or Board of Directors; Participate in Clinical Outcome Improvement Plan
• Provide focused and/or comprehensive primary care according to standardized procedures and under the supervision of a physician, for patients presenting to one of the outpatient services of Peach Tree Healthcare.
• Assess patients, initiate treatment, and assess the effectiveness of therapy and the patient’s progress.
• Function under approved standardized procedures, in collaboration with the supervising physician(s). Participate in the development and review of standardized procedures.
• Practice within his/her scope of practice and the scope of practice of the supervising physician. The scope of practice may vary depending on the skills of the individual clinician, but in all cases shall comply with applicable state laws.
• Apply a comprehensive knowledge of primary care or specialty care to treatment of illnesses.
• Orders appropriate diagnostic, screening, and follow-up studies and testing as indicated by the patient’s illness.
• Utilize knowledge of pharmacology when prescribing medications.
• Make referrals to community based resources, as needed.
• Utilize physician consultation or referral for any patient, task, procedure, or diagnostic problem that the mid-level provider determines exceeds his/her level of competence.

Additional Responsibilities (cont.)

• Maintain and enhance competency through in-services, staff meetings and educational programs. Meet state licensing requirements for continuing medical education.
• Participate in Re-credentialing every 2 years
• Abide by all HIPAA and Compliance requirements
• Participate in Student Intern or Job Shadow Programs as applicable
• The provision of emergency services for patients when necessary
• Perform other related medical duties as required
• Abide by all terms and conditions of the employment contract

Travel Requirements

Occasionally may travel to other sites to attend meetings or training; occasionally overnight for training.

Tools & Technology

Tools: Must be able to effectively use Medical tools including but not limited to: sphygmomanometers, ophthalmoscopes, otoscopes or scope sets, resuscitation masks or accessories, surgical clamps, clips, forceps or accessories, surgical scissors, lancets, medical oxygen masks and parts, medical aspiration and irrigation syringes, floor grade forceps or hemostats, electronic medical thermometers, surgical needle holders for general use; computers and keyboards; telephones

Technology: Medical software - NextGen; Microsoft Office programs; Electronic Mail – Microsoft Outlook; Internet

Knowledge

Medicine; Biology; Chemistry; Customer and Personal Service; English Language; Mathematics; Infection Control; HIPAA; MSDS; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Abilities

Oral Comprehension; Oral Expression; Written Comprehension; Written Expression; Problem Sensitivity; Deductive Reasoning; Inductive Reasoning; Near Vision; Speech Clarity; Speech Recognition; Finger Dexterity; Arm-Hand Steadiness; Extended Concentration

Work Activities

Assist and Care for others; Provide consultation and advice to others; Evaluate information to determine compliance with standards; Analyze data or information; Monitor processes, materials, or surroundings; Work directly with the public; Update and use relevant knowledge; Document/Record information; Identify objects, actions and events; Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates; Get information; Perform administrative activities; Make decisions and solve problems; Communicate with persons outside the organization; Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships; Develop and build teams; Interact with computers

Work Styles

Integrity; Dependability; Analytical Thinking; Attention to Detail; Cooperation; Independence; Initiative; Self Control; Adaptability/Flexibility; Concern for Others; Stress Tolerance; Leadership; Persistence; Achievement/Effort

Work Context

Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of the job, with or without accommodation. Prospective employees must complete a pre-employment medical exam (Occupational Group IV) which will measure the ability to:

• See well enough to read fine print and view a computer screen; speak and hear well enough to understand, respond, and communicate clearly in person and on the telephone; independent body mobility sufficient to stand, sit, walk, lift or move, stoop, and bend to access the work environment and a standard office environment; manual dexterity and sufficient use of hands, arms and shoulders to repetitively operate a keyboard, to write, and to use the tools of the profession; and the ability to sit or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally may be required to lift/move or assist in lifting/moving up to 150lbs. in case of patient emergency
• Reasonable accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Work Environment: Generally a typical office environment.