ADVANCED PRACTICE CLINICIAN EX

Carson Tahoe Health; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Carson Tahoe Health in Carson City, NV, is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician to provide patient care within the psychiatry clinic. The APC will work collaboratively with physicians, act as a team leader, and navigate patients through the healthcare system.

Responsibilities include taking histories, performing exams, ordering tests, prescribing meds, and ensuring complete documentation in the EHR within two business days of service. Nevada licensure and DEA are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited APRN/PA program.
• Active Nevada APRN/PA license.
• DEA and Nevada controlled substances licenses.
• Medical staff privileges at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories and perform examinations.
• Assess patient condition and document findings clearly for physician review.
• Order labs/imaging, prescribe medications, and discuss treatment options.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

State licensure: Nevada APRN/PA

DEA license

Board certification: AANP or NCCPA

Accredited APRN/PA program

Tools

EHR

Job description

US:NV:Carson City | Providers | Full Time

Posted 0 weeks ago

Description

US:NV:Carson City Psychiatry

Full Time Day Shift

Summary

Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) provides patient care in accordance to the medical standards to their specific specialty. The Advanced Practice Clinician provides collaborative care within the community by navigating patients through the healthcare system. As a provider, and in collaboration with physician, Advanced Practice Clinician is seen as a leader within the team structure established in the clinic setting.

Qualifications

• • Required
• o Graduate from accredited school as approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing for Advanced Practitioner of Nursing (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistants (ARC-PA).
• o American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) recognized board certification or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification.
• o Active and unrestricted Advanced Practitioner of Nursing (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) licensure in the State of Nevada.
• o Possess a DEA licensure and Nevada controlled substance license.
• o Medical Staff privileges at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.
• • Preferred
• o Previous professional experience as an APRN or a PA.
• o Clinic experience.

Essential Functions

• • Takes medical histories and performs physical examinations, utilizing diagnostic techniques.
• • Evaluates physical signs, symptoms and medical history to assess patient’s physical condition. Documents patient history and physical examination information clearly and concisely for physician review.
• • Orders appropriate laboratory and radiology tests, prescribes pharmaceuticals, and provides treatment options to patients using best judgement of medical decision-making.
• • Performs minor surgical procedures such as incising and draining superficial abscesses and removal of foreign bodies.
• • Analyze the results of ordered tests and provide treatments for follow-up care as needed.
• • Initiates and facilitates patient referrals to other physicians, clinics and health care facilities, using clinic/ hospital procedures and completes appropriate paperwork.
• • Ensures all medical documentation, orders and prescriptions must go through the electronic health record (EHR).
• • Complete documentation and sign off on patient charts within two business days of the time of service.
• • Respond to patient portal messages within two business days, if applicable to the department.
• • Participation in meetings during non-patient contact hours as requested by administration.
• • Responsible for finding coverage for working personal in-basket in the EHR when on leave, if applicable to the department.
• • Performs other related duties as assigned.