What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Pulmonary - Nampa, ID - FT position at Saint Alphonsus?
Location: Pulmonary Clinic - Nampa, ID
Status: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
Schedule: 10-hour (4 days) or 8-hour (5 days) weekday clinic schedule
Call: None
Salary and Benefits:
- Relocation
- PTO & CME Allocation
- Malpractice Insurance (Incl. Tail)
- Health/Dental/Vision
- Retirement (403b)
Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) is a physician led and accountable 800 provider multispecialty group seeking an outpatient Pulmonary Advanced Practice Provider to join its Pulmonary clinic in Nampa, Idaho. In collaboration with board-certified Pulmonary physicians, the nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) provides independent high-level advanced practice services to patients within the outpatient clinic. Common conditions treated include COPD and asthma. Clinical responsibilities include triage, assessment, consultation, treatment, education, and management of patients following initial evaluation by the physician. The provider will ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Specific duties include but are not limited to the following: conduct follow-up evaluations for patients referred for Pulmonary consultation; follow-through on physician's plan of care; order & interpret appropriate diagnostic testing including pulmonary function studies, chest imaging and labs; prescribe appropriate treatment including oxygen, antibiotics and steroid treatments; conduct patient education and smoking cessation counseling; provide assistance in clinic phone triage and referral triage; assist in prescription refills and general clinic coverage when other providers are not in clinic.
The qualified Advanced Practice Provider will show evidence of comprehensive assessment skills, expert clinical skills and problem-solving abilities and commit to a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care. Candidates would ideally have prior critical care, acute care, or pulmonary experience.
Requirements:
- Successful completion of NP or PA Graduate Program (Masters Level)
- AANP or ANCC certification for Nurse Practitioners
- NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants
- Current, unrestricted license in Idaho
- Valid controlled substance registration with the Idaho Board of Pharmacy and DEA
- 2 years of experience in Pulmonary or Acute Care Medicine preferred, not required
Community: Boise, Idaho's Capital City anchors a vibrant and growing mid-sized metropolitan area of 840,000 people. An outdoor enthusiast's paradise with a flourishing arts and entertainment scene, the region offers a reasonable cost of living, low crime rate, excellent cultural programs, neighborhood parks and nearby forests and rivers. Idaho's culture of physician independence also makes it one of the best places in America to be a practicing physician. The Boise Metro Area is consistently listed as one of the best places in the country to live, work and play!
Saint Alphonsus Health System is a growing four-hospital, 714-bed, 74 clinic integrated healthcare system serving southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon and northern Nevada. Saint Alphonsus Health System is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit health systems in the nation.
The ideal candidate will be able to commit to patient care while demonstrating and modeling our organization’s Mission, Vision and Values.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.