OBGYN NP​/PA: Clinician Leader in Women’s Health

Department:

02250 FLMG Rome Obstetrics 15 Riverbend Dr - Obstetrics/Gynecology
Status:

Full time
Benefits Eligible:

Yes
Hours Per Week:

40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M-Th 8-5 & Fri 8-1

Pay Range

$47.50 - $71.25
Major Responsibilities:

Patient Assessments

• Providesdiagnosisandtreatmentforcommonacuteillnesses,preventionandmaintenancecaretopatientswithstablechronicillnesses and performs interim physical exams for healthypatients within nurseprotocol.

• Nurse Protocolmeansawrittendocumentmutuallyagreeduponandsignedbyanurseand Licensed MDwherethephysician delegates tothenursetheauthority toperform certain medicalacts

• Separatespatientswithsuspectedinfectiousdiseasessuchastuberculosisandvaricella-zosterfromwellpatientsbyimmediatelyplacing theminexamroomutilizingpersonalprotectiveequipmentandconfidentiallycommunicatingtheconditiontootherclinicalstaff.

• Elicits appropriatepresent and past medicalhistoryand reviewof symptoms.

• Performsappropriatephysicalexaminationandordersappropriatediagnosticstudies. Discriminates between normaland abnormalfindings in history and physical.

• Establishesthe appropriate differential diagnosis.

• Assessesthestabilityofchronicillnessandcompliancewithpresenttherapy;monitorscomplicationofdiseaseortherapy. Establishesappropriatetreatment planand assessesneed forhospitalizationorphysicianintervention.

• Determines timing for followup and orders appropriate referrals.

• Counsels regarding health promotion and disease prevention and provides anticipated guidanceas appropriate.

Provides Health Education to Patients

• Educatespatientonwaystoimprove,promoteandmaintainhealthstatusincludingprovidingeducationalinformationondisease,self- care practices and positive lifestyle choices.

• Assesseslearningreadinessandcapabilitiesofpopulationorindividuals;tailorseducationtomeetage,developmentalandeducational needs.

• Prioritizes learning needs and documents them accordingly.

• Ensures that timeframeand subject matter is appropriate for target audience/individual.

• Utilizesappropriateteachingmaterials(handouts,demonstrationandaudiovisuals) anddocumentuse;documentspatientlearning outcomes.

• Initiates, designs and completes educational programs for patients, targetaudiences and families.

Documentation

• Maintains accurate records, medication lists and documentation of care follow up for administrative purposes and reimbursement of services.

• Adheresto policy and procedure fordocumentationof records.

• Maintains appropriate level of documentationto promote/supportlevel of complexity whencomparedagainst/to service fee charges.

• Reviewsandupdatesproblemlistatleastonannualvisit/episodicvisitbypatientandinitiatesproblemandmedicationlistonnew patients.

• Documents phone calls with patients and specialists.

• Documents visitin concise, clear, logicaland legible manner.

• Accepts after hour calls and handles after hours problem (on arotating schedule).

Maintains Competencein Clinical Practice

• Identifies knowledge and skills needed through self-assessment and peer review.

• Participatesina variety of educationactivitiestomaintainandincrease competency.

• Utilizescontinuingeducationasabasisforexpandingmedicalknowledgeandimprovingclinicalskillandincorporatestheseintodaily practice.

• Participatesinandcompletesannualeducationalrequirementsfor Floyd Medical Centerand /orthe

Primary Care Network . Approved toorder and administer flu vaccines for off-site locations.

Management Responsibilities

• Supervisesandinterveneswithclinicalissuesandsupports/directstriagebyclinicalstaffwhennecessary. Implements clinical education and training ofclinicalstaffwhen necessary.

• Providesconstructivefeedbackasitrelatestoperformance,patientflowandpatientissues. Providesinservicesand clinicaleducationforstaffmembersonasneeded basis.

• Available for feedback on callback andtriage issues as needed.

• Identifiesbarrierstopatientcareflow/deliveryandassistswithimplementingcorrectiveaction. Serves as rolemodelfor patient interaction.

• Works collaboratively with healthcare teammembersto ensure continuity of care and complete delivery of prescribedcare.

Drug Protocols

• Adherestothedrugprotocolswhicharereviewedannually, within thepracticeagreement agreed on…