Family Medicine APP; Osawatomie

Overview

Position Title:

Family Medicine APP (Osawatomie) – Days, Full Time. Osawatomie Medical Pavilion.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Family Medicine Department manages health problems and coordinates health care in primary or acute settings. These APPs deliver patient care and medical services to individuals, families and groups by utilizing standards of care in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations to assess health status, diagnose medical conditions, develop medical plan of care, implement treatments and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with a collaborative/sponsoring physician as described in a Collaborative Practice Agreement.

• Able to evaluate medical problems of clients in the assigned Family Medicine practice setting and appropriately request consultation of other specialties when indicated.
• Provide education to patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications pertinent to the patient’s condition.
• Create diagnostically appropriate treatment plans.
• Document all medical evaluation, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with NCQA, The Joint Commission, state regulatory standards and evidence-based standards of care. Maintain documentation compliance for appropriate coding and billing.
• Facilitate evaluation of records by physician(s), peers and quality standards according to protocols and receive and implement constructive directives.
• May refer complex and high priority cases to collaborating physician with regards to complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, complicated therapeutic problems and re-evaluation of chronic conditions.
• Provide medical and emergency interventions appropriate to the client’s needs; prescribe and monitor medications appropriate to the diagnosis; order and monitor the appropriateness of emergency interventions.
• Maintain collegiality with all members of the inter-disciplinary team.
• Utilize appropriate chain-of-command and communicate with the specialty practice Program Director, APP Director and Medical Director of any clinical issue and contribute to quality improvement or process improvement as necessary.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• Master Degree in Nursing from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs OR
• Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs OR
• Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Physician Assistant studies (Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant) OR
• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant
• Age-appropriate training for “population served” may depend on APRN/PA program training and may require additional training as determined by the department.

• Previous NP or PA experience is desired.

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – State Board of Nursing Current advanced practice license for the state of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice locations) OR
• Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) – State Board of Healing Arts Current advanced practice license for the state of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice locations)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced practice certification required. APRNs may obtain within one year of date of hire; specific certification may be required depending on specialty

Time Type:
Full time

Job Requisition : R-49777

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex…