Nurse Practitioner

Mercy Cedar Rapids; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyCare Community Physicians seeks an ARNP to provide patient-centered medical services under the supervision of physicians. You will autonomously manage cases, perform exams, document diagnoses and plans, and coordinate referrals as needed.

Active Iowa medical license and BLS certification are required, with Mercy privileges possibly necessary. The role supports Mercy’s Cedar Rapids community with a focus on quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with proper telephone etiquette.
• Performs duties in a tactful and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional medical services to MercyCare Community Physicians patients.
• Obtain and record comprehensive medical histories and exam findings.
• Perform and/or order clinically appropriate procedures and document.
• Assess patient conditions and document diagnosis and plan of care.
• Prescribe medications and document treatment in collaboration with supervising physician.
• Refer patients to specialists when indicated and document referrals.
• Maintain accurate medical records per Mercy policies.

Skills

Medical principles

Pharmacology

Communication

Professional demeanor

Education

Licensure education required

Job description

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Summary

Thisposition supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by providing professional medical services to patients of MercyCare Community Physicians. Within Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)/Physician relationship, ARNPs exercise autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Provides professional medical services to patients of MercyCare Community Physicians.
• Obtains and records an appropriate medical history of each patient, including, but not limited to: The patient’s chief complaint, past medical history, family history, social history, review of systems, physical exam, diagnosis, assessment and plan of care.
• Performs and/or orders clinically appropriate procedures for each patient and documenting same.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests and clinical examinations in order to assess the medical condition of each patient, including formulating a diagnosis and documenting same in conformity with applicable professional standards, third party payer requirements and Mercy policies and procedures.
• Prescribes clinically appropriate medication and treatment for each patient and timely documenting same, in collaboration with supervising physician.
• Referseach patient to other physicians, including specialists and other health care providers, whenever the patient’s condition so warrants and documenting same.
• Keeps and maintains accurate, complete, appropriate, timely and legible medical records relating to all professional services rendered to Mercy patients in conformity with applicable professional standards, third party payer requirements and Mercy policies and procedures.
• Timely reports births, deaths, outbreaks of contagious disease and other information required by law to be reported to governmental authorities.
• Uses and promotes evidence-based clinical practice.
• Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care.
• Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention.
• Consults with Medical Director and other medical professionals as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
• Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by Mercy.
• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.
• Maintains current knowledge regarding state and federal regulations impacting ARNP practice.
• Follows Mercy’s safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette.
• Performs duties in a tactful and professional manner.

Professional Experience

• Previous clinical experience preferred.
• Previous experience in field of practice preferred.

Education

• Education sufficient to obtain required licensure.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Licensed to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in the State of Iowa required.
• Medical staff privileges at Mercy Medical Center may be required.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Physical Requirements

Medium: Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently

Pay Rate Type

Salary

_ Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years. _

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.