ABOUT THE ROLE:

Responsible for providing patient services to all patients in the Medical Clinics under the direct and indirect supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician. Works as part of a care team to provide patient services specific to Crete Area Medical Center clinic patients. Services include, but are not limited to: ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests; prescription of pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies; and teaching and counseling individuals and groups. Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to diagnose, treat and manage health problems.

YOUR ROLE WOULD ENCOMPASS:

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• Conducts patient assessments including obtaining a relevant health and medical history; performs a physical examination based on age and history; performs or orders preventive and diagnostic procedures based on the patient's age and history and identifies health and medical risk factors.
• Diagnoses patients by synthesizing and analyzing the collected data; formulates a differential diagnosis based on the history, physical examination, and diagnostic test results.
• Identifies and implements a patient treatment plan which may include ordering additional diagnostic tests; selects appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions; develops a patient education plan; makes appropriate treatment referrals.
• Implements patient care plans based on scientific principles, theoretical knowledge, and clinical expertise; accurately conducts and interprets diagnostic tests; accurately prescribes pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies.
• Determines the effectiveness of patient treatment plans; documents patient care outcomes; reassesses and modifies treatment plans as necessary to achieve health and medical goals.
• Provides relevant patient education regarding mental and physical health, including but not limited to: diet, disease, prevention, treatment and normal development.
• Makes referrals to other health professionals and community agencies as needed. Refers and converses with appropriate consultants in regards to patient management and patient transfers when appropriate.
• Participates as a team member in the provision of health and medical care; interacts and collaborates with professional colleagues to provide comprehensive care.
• Accurately documents patient findings, treatment plans and evaluations; documents interventions appropriately to ensure coding compliance for reimbursement purposes.
• Performs tasks, not prohibited by law, in which the advanced practice provider has been trained, is proficient to perform, and is within their scope of practice per CAMC policy/procedure.
• Writes admission orders as requested by the accepting or admitting physician per hospital and department policy.
• Active in the quality improvement activities of the CAMC Medical Clinics.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in field of expertise.
• Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES (PROVEN PERFORMANCE IN):

• Graduation with a Master of Science in Nursing program or Physician's Assistant program - required
• Current NE Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or NE Physician Assistant licensure - required
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) - required
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - required within 6 months of hire
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an APRN or PA-C in a family practice clinic - preferred