What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid Level- Nurse Practioner or Physician Assistant position at Southeast Colorado Hospital?
Job Posting
Mid Level- Nurse Practioner or Physician Assistant POSITION SUMMARY: To assist the Physicians and to serve as a family practice FNP or Physician Assistant and provide Primary Care which may include emergency department and long-term care services, at the hospital, working collaboratively with other medical providers.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
• Devote Mid-Level’s entire professional time and attention to the application of Mid-Level’s particular skills and knowledge in medicine on such days and during such hours as designated by the Hospital.
• Must be reasonably available to Mid-Level’s patients, either personally or through prearranged alternative coverage.
• Promptly prepare and record complete and accurate records and reports of all examinations, procedures, treatments, and other services performed by the Mid-Level.
• Work cooperatively with the Hospital to promote and expand the services of the hospital.
• Ensure that there is no discrimination in the provision of services at the hospital/clinic against any patient or potential patient based on any person’s color, sex, race, creed, religion, nationality, or economic status.
• Execute all documents necessary to allow the Hospital to bill and collect for services rendered by the Mid-Level. Medical Necessity MUST apply to all tests and pharmaceuticals ordered by the Mid-Level in the rendering of services.
• Participate in programs of education for the professional staff of the Hospital and clinic(s) and arrange and participate in programs of education for other hospitals, clinics, public and private agencies, and organizations for the purpose of familiarizing them with the programs of the Hospital and clinic(s).
• Participate in the Hospital’s call schedule as determined by the Hospital, the object of which, in conjunction with other active staff members, is to provide twenty-four (24) hour emergency availability.
• Participate in professional staff committees and serve in such offices as Mid-Level may be appointed to and carry out the responsibilities of professional staff membership as specified in the Hospital Medical Staff By-laws.
• Participate in the Hospital’s Teaching, Quality Assurance Program, Organizational Planning and Peer Review Program. In doing so, the Mid-Level will:
o Evaluate and recommend quality control programs, as appropriate.
o Provide recommendations regarding the development of short- and long-range strategic plans for the organization.
o Evaluate and make recommendations regarding the space, capital equipment, furnishings, and other resources needed by the organization.
o Medically consult with Physician or staff at the clinic(s) and Hospital.
o Assess and make recommendations regarding the improvements of the quality of care and services provided at the clinic(s) and Hospital.
o Evaluate and recommend quality control programs, as appropriate.
o Provide recommendations regarding the development of short- and long-range strategic plans for the organization.
o Evaluate and make recommendations regarding the space, capital equipment, furnishings, and other resources needed by the organization.
o Medically consult with Physician or staff at the clinic(s) and Hospital.
o Assess and make recommendations regarding the improvements of the quality of care and services provided at the clinic(s) and Hospital.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Hospital consistent with Mid-Level’s capabilities.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position does not oversee other positions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position does not oversee other positions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
• Must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant Education Program licensed by the State of Colorado and NCCPA certified
OR
OR
• Must be a graduate of a Nurse Practitioner Education Program licensed by the State of
Preferred Education and Experience
Preferred Education and Experience
• Obtain ACLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications within 6 months of hire date.
Additional Information
Position Type : Part Time
Salary: $110,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year
Nurse Practioner, NP, Physician Assistant, PA
Additional Information
Position Type : Part Time
Salary: $110,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year
Nurse Practioner, NP, Physician Assistant, PA
Salary : $110,000 - $140,000