Advanced Practice Provider - Part-Time
3 months ago
Knoxville
Job Description Essential Functions: • Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients., • Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed., • Performs a complete physical exam and records findings. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients., • Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures., • Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of preventions., • Administers medical and injections according to physician direction. Sutures minor lacerations., • Evaluates and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention and makes recommendations as needed., • Interprets tests and examination results under the direction of a physician., • Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions., • Provides patient education as needed., • Maintains and reviews patient’s records and other pertinent information., • Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultations., • Manages medical and surgical emergencies., • Must be knowledgeable of EMR (Athena)., • Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested., • Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations., • Maintains patient confidentiality., • In person regular and punctual attendance., • Performs related work as required. Skills/Abilities: • Must demonstrate current competencies applicable for the position., • Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and medical care to give and evaluate patient care., • Knowledge of organizations policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care., • Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care., • Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment., • Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care., • Skill and knowledge in taking medical history to assess medical conditions and interpret findings., • Skill in preparing and maintain records, writing reports and responding to correspondence., • Skill in developing and maintain department quality assurance., • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public., • Ability to maintain quality control standards., • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations., • Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures., • Ability to communicate clearly. Mental/Physical Requirements: • Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time., • Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 10 pounds., • Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range., • Requires working under stress in emergency situations and irregular hours. Education: • BSN required; MSN preferred., • Successful completion of advance practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner program. Or • Successful completion of a Physician's Assistant training (general or specialized) from an approved PA program. Licenses and Registrations • Current state Registered Nurse Licensure, • Current state Advanced Practice Nurse Licensure Or • Current state Physicians Assistant Licensed, • NCCPA certified required, • Current CPR Registration