Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (APP)

Description

Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with Family Medicine in Farmington, Utah. Position is full-time, working four (4) days a week with Friday being one of the days.

Location: Farmington, Utah

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts physical exams, assesses health status, orders and interprets tests, prescribes medications, and treats illnesses including giving injections and suturing wounds. 
• Consults with physicians as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated medical cases.
• Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.
• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. 
• Counsels' patient/family on preventive health care.
• Documents patient information and care in medical record and may maintain department statistical database for research purposes.
• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Reviews patient records, interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed in conjunction with the physician or under the direction of a physician.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention; instructs patient and family regarding medications and      treatment instructions.
• Provides patient education.
• Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations, including use of CPR.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner

• BSN required, MSN preferred; successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner program.
• Minimum three (3) years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting, plus two (2) years of nurse practitioner experience.
• State registered NP license; Current state license as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority.

Physician Assistant 

• Bachelor's degree and successful completion of accredited physician assistant program.
• Four (4) years of health care experience prior to applying to PA program, plus one (1) year of experience as PA, preferably in clinic setting.
• National certification from the NCCPA.
• State registered PA license required.

Other Requirements:

• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Performance Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated competency dealing with all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

Equipment Operated:

• Operate medical instruments such as stethoscopes and diagnostic tools, along with procedural equipment like IV pumps, catheters, and wound care supplies.
• Utilize computers for electronic health records and communicate using various software tools and personal protective equipment due to potential exposure to hazards like bloodborne pathogens.

Work Environment:

•  Clinic environment working directly with patients in examination rooms, perform procedures in treatment areas, and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals in team-based environments. 

Mental/Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 100 pounds to assist fallen patients.
• Able to lift 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.
• May be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.) and chemical hazards.