What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider - Unpaneled, Same-day Acute Care position at Penobscot Community Health Care?
We are seeking a mission-driven Care Team Provider to join our dynamic organization. In this role, you will work closely with our primary care providers, primary care RNs and other disciplines to support our primary care patients, ensuring they receive same-day care and have seamless transitions during provider changes. This position will not have a panel of patients.
Prior clinical advanced practice experience in ED, acute/urgent care strongly preferred.
Position Overview:
Same day care is defined as care that is urgent and/or problem focused which cannot wait until the patient can see their primary care provider. The position is planned for full-time 40 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with primary care providers (PCP) and nursing staff to support PCHC patients.
- Ensure access to same-day care for patients, addressing their immediate needs.
- Assist in the management of patients during transitions, such as when a PCP leaves the organization or during provider absences.
- Provide urgent/same day care for unpaneled patients until they are assigned a permanent provider.
- Support desktop management for PCPs to facilitate efficient care delivery.
- Uphold a patient-centered approach to care, prioritizing quality and access.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate program.
- Current license to practice medicine as a Nurse Practitioner and/or Certified Physician Associate in the State of Maine.
- Current DEA license.
- Will have up-to-date training and certification in Basic Life Support issued by American
- Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute. Must obtain within 2 weeks if not current at hire.
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience is preferred. Experience in ED, acute or urgent care settings is ideal.