Advance Practice Provider (APP) | Freeman Regional Clinic

Freeman Regional Health Services; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1 for eligible hires

Health insurance premiums partially by

Retirement employer matching up to 5%

Job summary

Freeman Regional Health Services in Freeman, SD seeks an Advance Practice Provider (APP) to conduct rounds, assess patients, and help coordinate and discharge plans under physician supervision. The APP administers medications, assists with procedures, and collaborates with the care team to ensure safe, accurate care delivery.

Qualified candidates include Certified Physician Assistants with NCCPA licensure and Certified Nurse Practitioners with SD licensing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from ARC-PA accredited PA program.
• Master’s degree from accredited CNP program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rounds on patients and assess conditions.
• Coordinate and evaluate plan of care and discharge plans.
• Administer medications/treatments and assist with procedures as ordered by physicians.
• Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure safe, accurate care delivery.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Master’s degree – PA program

Master’s degree – NP program

Job description

Location: Freeman, SD

Job Summary

The Advance Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for conducting rounds on patients, performing assessments, coordinating and evaluating the plan of care, and implementing discharge plans at the direction and supervision of the Primary Physician within the scope of his/her practice permitted under South Dakota law. The APP also administers medications/treatments and assists with procedures as ordered by the physicians. The APP works collaboratively with the healthcare team to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care. While the PA is subject to practice under the protocols established and approved by the medical staff as required under South Dakota law, in all other respects the APP is subject to the Hospital’s authority.

Work Shift

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

Required Education

• Certified Physician Assistant – Graduate from a master's-level PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
• Certified Nurse Practitioner – Master's degree required. Graduate of an accredited CNP program required.

Experience

• Certified Physician Assistant – Minimum of 2 years of experience required. Minimum of 2 years of experience in hospital inpatient, cardiology, ICU or critical care preferred.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner – Minimum of 1 year CNP experience or minimum of 2 years of RN experience in hospital inpatient, cardiology, ICU or critical care required.

Required Licensure/Certification

• Certified Physician Assistant – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) upon hire.
• Federal Drug Enforcement Admin – US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Admin State and federal based on state practice upon hire.
• Certified Physician Assistant – Licensing Board Must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state based on job assignment upon hire.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner – Current licensure/ certification as a CNP by the South Dakota Board of Nursing required.
• Current BLS, ATLS and ACLS required.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Benefits

• You Need & Then Some Freeman Regional Health Services is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees.
• We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives.
• Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
• PTO is available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Freeman Regional Health Services pays a portion of health insurance premiums for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.

Freeman Regional Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.

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