What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant position at DAVIESS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL?
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (QCC)
- Department: Quick Care Clinic
- Schedule: PRN
- Shift: Varies
Job Description
Daviess Community Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or a Physician Assistant (PA). Position requires the ability to educate patients and families on medications, diseases, treatment plans and procedures for a diverse patient population. Effectively collaborate with members of the healthcare team to offer the best patient care and ensure good outcomes are achieved. We are looking to fill a PRN position at our Quick Care Clinic.
- Develops treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases.
- Educating and guiding patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Understands the changes in health promotion throughout the aging process.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served.
- Performs diagnostic tests and screening evaluations.
- Managing overall patient care regarding lifestyle and development issues.
- Emphasizing preventative care and disease management.
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to coworkers.
- Prescribes medications while using medication references as needed.
- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
- Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.
- Revises plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment.
- Completes computerized documentation in patient's charts in appropriate time frame.
- Knowledge of established clinic policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Qualifications
- Current Nurse Practitioner License or current Physician Assistant license
- Current BLS certification. ACLS certified.
- Confident in diagnosing, treating, education, and assisting patients of all ages to manage illnesses.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confident with EMR documentation and computer skills.
- Experience preferred but not mandatory.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Emergency Medicine
- Primary Care
- Urgent Care
Supplemental Pay:
- Differential pay
- Overtime pay
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
- Physician Assistant License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Washington, IN 47501 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Washington, IN 47501: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person