Physician Assistant​/Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care Float Pool

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care Float Pool

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• Data Collection
  • Obtains a pertinent medical history, performs an appropriate physical examination, and reviews relevant laboratory or radiologic (or other) studies to assess the patients' medical, physical, psychological, and relevant socio-economic status.
  • Will have full access to patient medical records and other information pertinent to those patients under his/her care.
• Assessment
  • Formulates an accurate and appropriate diagnosis based on elicited data and includes differential diagnoses as appropriate.
• Treatment Planning
  • Develops and implements treatment plans that are aligned with the practice preferences of the collaborating/supervising physician(s) including orders for medication and/or other treatment modalities, the need for additional testing, consultation to other providers, and follow-up provisions.
  • Provides care with attention to safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
  • Plans are appropriately prioritized and adapted to the patient and circumstance.
• Procedural Considerations
  • Performs procedures within the limits of their expertise and in accordance with the state regulations and organizational policies.
• Patient Education and Counseling
  • Educates and counsels patients and their families regarding their treatment plan, including disease prevention and health promotion.
  • Promotes the availability of culturally sensitive health and resource information that is evidence-based, patient centered and enables informed choice.
• Documentation
  • Documents all examination data, diagnostic impressions, appropriate codes, and other patient care activities in the medical record, including the name(s) of any consulted physicians or other providers.
• Other Tasks
  • Observes the principles and techniques of universal precautions.
  • Conducts telephonic and virtual encounters as appropriate.
  • Manages assigned in-basket tasks.
  • Takes necessary and appropriate actions in emergency situations.
  • Performs other clinical/administrative duties as directed.
• Value Statements
  • Makes the patient the primary focus of their actions; develops and sustains productive and compassionate patient relationships.
  • Leads the health care team by influence, innovation, and by modeling integrated effective patient care and exemplary service.
  • Promotes and maintains a physically safe and confidential environment for care.
  • Collaborates with all members of the health care team.
  • Knows their personal limitations and when to seek advice and/or consultation from other members of the health care team.
  • Understands and acknowledges the impact of personal values and cultural differences on the patient-provider relationship.
• Professional Expectations
  • Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical competence through participation in continuing education and other activities.
  • Maintains professional certification and active licensure.
  • Participates in quality assurance activities including the peer review process.
  • Participates in the training and/or mentoring of new employees, colleagues, and students.
  • Has the quality of their care evaluated by the collaborating/supervising physician(s) as stipulated by state and/or KFHP/CPMG policies.
  • Evaluates personal performance and establishes annual goals aligned with KFHP regional expectations.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of, and complies with relevant (federal, state, and/or organizational) laws, rules, and policies, including licensure and certification.
  • Educates and promotes the roles of the APN/PA to patients and members of the health care team.

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• For APNs:
  • Master’s Degree in Nursing
  • Graduation from an accredited graduate nursing program approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.
• For PAs:
  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • Graduation from a program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).

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