What are the responsibilities and job description for the Midlevel Provider - NP or PA position at Bingham Memorial Hospital?
BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Mid-Level Provider will utilize their individual assessment and health care management skills in conjunction with the above guidelines and the collegiate Medical Director/Mid-Level Practitioner relationship to meet the health care needs of the patients.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education: Advanced degree as Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner.
Minimum Work Experience: 3 Years experience in a clinic setting or equivalent experience preferred.
Required Licenses / Certifications: State of Idaho Board of Medicine Physician Assistant License or State of Idaho Board of Nursing Nurse Practitioner License. Federal DEA and Idaho Controlled Substance License. Also BLS, ACLS, PALS.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: The Mid Level Provider's scope of practice will be consistent with all applicable state laws, regulations, and scope of practice for Mid Level Providers is further defined in the Standardized Policies and Protocols. The Mid-Level Providers will utilize their individual assessment and health care management skills under the guidance of and according to the policies of the Physician Medical Directors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Diagnose and Manage minor illnesses or stable chronic conditions. Able to evaluate, diagnose and treat patient's physical and/or psychosocial health status. Instruct, educate, and counsel patients on health status, test results, disease process, and plan of care. Monitor the efficacy of therapeutic interventions. Provide timely dictation and documentation with respect to charting. Utilize individual assessment and health care management skills in conjunction with Clinic Scope of Practice guidelines and the collegial Medical Director/Mid-Level relationship to meet the health care needs of the patients at the clinic. Follow Clinic Performance Expectations policy. Perform basic radiologic and lab procedures. Perform minor surgical procedures. When the provider enters the room, they check to see if the patient has stamped their card and provide assistance if necessary. The Medical provider checks the batch for correctness and signs the cover sheet. The cards are stored for Quality Assurance. Completes other duties as assigned.
MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Handles Multiple Priorities. Independent discretion/decision making. Makes decisions under pressure. Manages anger/fear/hostility. Manages stress appropriately. Works alone effectively. Works in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment Works with others effectively.