What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Pratitioner or Physician Assistant-FT-Nephrology-Provo position at Revere Health and Careers?
At Revere Health, we believe there is a better path to healing and healthcare maintenance, and we’re working on this mission—one patient at a time. We’re a national leader in a movement called value-base care which aims to improve treatment outcomes and keep costs down. Our internal culture is one that promotes respect and consistently recognizes the impact that individual employees have on the mission of the organization.
Position Summary: Provides medical care and treatment to patients, under prescribed guidelines and direction of Physician. Performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, treats patients in dialysis clinics, orders laboratory studies, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications. Contributes to excellent patient care.
Essential Job Functions: Provides direct clinical services. Compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Documents findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings. Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs. Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status. Documents patient preparation and response to procedure. Formulates and implements treatment plan for illness management. When appropriate discusses case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan. Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy or related therapeutic procedures. Documents appropriately in patient’s medical record. Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Responds well to patient’s questions. Adheres to all HIPAA laws and regulations. Adheres to clinic OSHA standards.
Qualifications: Successful completion of National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Must hold licensure/certification as required by the state of Utah.
Hours: Mon-Friday 8 am-5 pm