Advanced Practice Provider School

• Collaborates with the precepting physician in establishing/reviewing protocols for managing acute and long-term medical needs of the patients.

• Performs a complete physical exam, obtain a complete medical history and records findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plan.

• Provides medical services and health education to patients under the supervision of the preceptor.

• Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to approved protocols developed with and under the supervision of the preceptor, which may include the following: securing, recording and evaluating the health, psychosocial and developmental history of patients, ordering laboratory and x-ray studies, carrying out prescription drug orders under protocols, management of common or chronic illnesses, referrals, etc.

• Administers or gives orders to nursing support to administer medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. Sutures minor lacerations.

• Functions as a patient advocate, conducts follow-up care and coordinate care with other health care providers and makes appropriate referrals for continuity of care.

• Maintains accurate and complete medical records in a timely fashion. Documents the processes of nursing care delivered.

• Demonstrates effective guest excellence skills with patients, families, and guest.

• Provide educational counseling that will enhance patient care and preventative knowledge.

• Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department.

• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed. 

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JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• BSN and a Master's Degree in Nursing with successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program as approved by the state in which your position is hired to work in.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• RN license, APN license and certification for ACNP or NCCPA certification for PA

• Current DEA License issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency

• If you are in a state that requires you to work a certain number of hours with your supervising physician, (Example: Missouri requires you to work 1000 hours with your supervising physician before applying for your BNDD and DEA) you must supply a copy to Human Resources and your Director as soon as the requirements are met and DEA is received)

• Current BLS required.

• Providers who require hospital privileges where ACLS is required by delineation of privileges, or who work in a clinic setting that requires ACLS, must maintain current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association as a condition of employment.

• Responsible for Continuing Education units annually

• DOT certification preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer two years of experience in a clinical setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of nurse practitioner principles and techniques. 

• Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and productively in a team environment with a diverse set of employees, patients and families.

• Possesses computer skills sufficient to conduct word processing for document development and patient record documentation.