What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider position at Rockbridge Area Health Center?
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The Rockbridge Area Health Center (RAHC) seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to provide a full range of primary care and preventive medical services with a focus on pediatric patients. Supports access to comprehensive clinical services, including integrated primary medical, preventive, dental, and mental health care and a diverse array of health education and health promotion services.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, AND EXPERIENCE
- Current license to practice as an NP/PA in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- BLS (basic life support)/CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) required.
- At least 1 year experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with employees in cross-functional areas in a variety of roles to ensure exceptional patient care and efficient adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.
- Proficiency using windows and cloud based clinical systems for coordination of patient care.
FITNESS FOR DUTY
- Must meet employee health requirements as detailed in RAHC’s clinical Fitness for Duty Policy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO ALL PATIENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WELL-CHILD CARE, ACUTE CARE AND CHRONIC CARE.
- PROVIDES PATIENT AND FAMILY EDUCATION TO PROMOTE WELLNESS, TO PREVENT HEALTH PROBLEMS, AND TO MAINTAIN CURRENT HEALTH STATUS AS WELL AS INTERVENE IN ACUTE OR CHRONIC ILLNESS STATES.
- PERFORM ROUTINE PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH MEASURES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMMUNIZATIONS, DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING, ROUTINE LABORATORY SCREENING/PROCEDURES APPROPRIATE TO EACH GENDER AND AGE GROUP.
- PROVIDES PATIENT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND/OR FAMILIES UTILIZING ADDITIONAL RESOURCES WHEN NECESSARY.
- COORDINATES CLIENT CARE WITH OTHER COMMUNITY PROFESSIONALS AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR OPTIMAL CARE.
- CONTRIBUTES TO THE HEALTH EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
- EVALUATES EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF CARE AND PARTICIPATES IN QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES AS A TEAM MEMBER TO IMPROVE THE VALUE OF CARE PROVIDED.
- MAINTAINS CURRENT CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL HOURS, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE.
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