Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc. seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, compassionate care in acute and inpatient settings in Clinton, Iowa.

This role focuses on comprehensive assessment, developing diagnostic and treatment plans within scope of practice, and delivering patient-centered care. You will interpret labs and imaging to guide decisions, document findings in the EHR, coordinate discharge planning and follow-up, and work closely with physicians, nurses,

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage complex patient needs.
• Proficiency in interpreting labs/imaging and translating results into treatment plans.
• Excellent documentation skills in an EHR environment.
• Effective teamwork and communication with multidisciplinary care teams.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessment and develop diagnostic and treatment plans within scope of practice.
• Conduct and document procedures as permitted by licensure and clinical guidelines.
• Interpret laboratory results and imaging studies to support clinical decision-making.
• Document findings, diagnoses, and care plans in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Coordinate safe patient discharge planning and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied professionals to deliver coordinated care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostics interpretation

EHR documentation

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Job description

Role: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, compassionate care in acute and inpatient settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessment and develop diagnostic and treatment plans within scope of practice.
• Conduct and document procedures as permitted by licensure and clinical guidelines.
• Interpret laboratory results and imaging studies to support clinical decision-making.
• Document findings, diagnoses, and care plans in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Coordinate safe patient discharge planning and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied professionals to deliver coordinated care.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage complex patient needs.
• Proficiency in interpreting labs/imaging and translating results into treatment plans.
• Excellent documentation skills in an EHR environment.
• Effective teamwork and communication with multidisciplinary care teams.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and professional growth.