TITLE: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Classification: | Department: Administrative | Exempt | Reports to: Physicians |
Position Summary: The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is a full-time medical professional who assists the OB and GYN physicians by seeing scheduled patients in the office four days per week. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Performs a complete physical exam, obtains complete medical history and records findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
- Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
- Reviews lab tests and notify patients.
- Posts test and examination results via the Women First patient portal.
- Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Utilizes prescriptive privileges as allowed by the Kentucky Board of Nursing or the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure.
- Documents all prescriptions in patient medical records.
- Assesses patient for change in status and institutes appropriate interventions.
- May assist, when needed, with rounding on ante-partum, post- partum and post-operative patients regardless of whether or not the patient is being discharged.
- May assist, when needed, in weekly on-call duties to assist the designated on-call OB physician.
- Attends required meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements - Must be able to react calmly and effectively.
- Must be able to adhere to strict confidentiality.
- Must maintain a high level of professionalism in actions and appearances.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi-task and to prioritize.
- Must be team oriented with strong positive approach towards both internal and external customers.
- Knowledge of theories of family dynamics, mother-child attachment, parenting and adult learning concepts.
- Physical Demands/Working Conditions
- Clinical practice, office hours, Hospital based female care.
- Frequent use of keyboard, computer and telephone.
- Prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least 50 pounds.
Education and Experience - APRN or PA-C
- Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
- RN licensure and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of Kentucky
- Prior experience in OBGYN environment preferred
- Experience working with vulvovaginitis patients preferred
- Experience with Weight Management a plus
- Current BLS certification
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
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