Clinical Medicine, Computer Skills, Federal Laws and Regulations, Leadership, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Mentoring, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Credentials, On Call, Patient Care, Physician Assistant, State Laws and Regulations, Training Program, Treatment Plan
Overview
Job Responsibilities
• Serves as a clinical resource, mentor, and role model to APP colleagues.
• Develops a plan of care within scope of practice utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.
• Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Responsible for generating and communicating on-call schedule.
• Participates in project initiatives and regular meetings related to area of practice.
• Serves as a liaison between physicians, staff, and administration.
Experience
- Minimum Required
2 years clinical experience functioning in the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner First Assist role.
Education
Minimum Required
A graduate of an accredited physician assistant training program and has successfully completed the examination of the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants or a graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program.
Special Skills
Computer literate.
Licensure
Minimum Required
Current license by the state they practice. Eligible for or have certificate of fitness/prescription privileges.
-BLS within 14 days of hire.
Work Environment
Functional Demands
Medium
High energy level
Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
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Baptist Memorial Health Care