What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Part Time) position at OAKLEAF CLINICS INC?
Position description
The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will assess, diagnose, prescribe medications, order tests and collaborate with medical team members to ensure the best treatment plan for each patient. As a skilled member of the health team who provides medical and educational services in collaboration with the physician. You may work with a wide range of patients and provide quality care from maintenance and prevention to treating injury and illness. This individual works within a cooperative department, utilizing team effort with health care providers, co-workers, and the public to provide positive patient interaction.
Responsibilities
- Stay up to date with latest evidence-based medicine
- Prescribe medication, examine patients, diagnose illnesses and provide treatment
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests
- Gather health histories, perform physical examinations and diagnostic procedures
- Develop and implement treatment plans
- Dictate and document all patient interactions
- Notify managing physician about unusual or unexpected events or problems
- Effectively communicate with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients, and families
- Perform other responsibilities as reasonably assigned by the physician and within NP scope of practice
Qualifications
- Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the State of Wisconsin; certification as an Acute, Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant may be required
- Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or Nurse Compact License, if applicable
- Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber Certification awarded by the State of Wisconsin., if applicable
- Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the WI State Board of Medical Practice, if applicable
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of employment
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification awarded by the American Heart Association (If applicable)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification awarded by the American Heart Association (If applicable)
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License
- Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology
- A sound understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
- Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
- Ability to maintain highly confidential information
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of disease prevention
Salary: Starting at $100,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience
Education: Masters
Job Type: Part Time
Location: 2900 S Wisconsin Ave • Rice Lake, WI 54868
12 hour shift Monday through Friday. 6 hours shift Saturday and Sunday.
24 hours per pay period.