NURSE PRACTITIONER-DFP

Aultman Health Foundation; Orrville (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aultman Orrville Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver primary care in the Dunlap Family Physicians team. This exempt role collaborates with physicians to assess, diagnose, prescribe, and educate patients, with potential specialization in pediatrics or geriatrics.

Qualified candidates hold an MSN or PA-C, with at least three years nursing clinic experience and one year in APP. Current RN and ARNP/PA licenses with prescriptive authority are required, plus CPR certification.

Qualifications

• MSN or PA-C required; certification from an approved program.
• Minimum three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic, plus one year of APP experience preferred.
• Current state RN license and ARNP/PA license with prescriptive authority; CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status by history, exam and chart reviews and determine care plan.
• Order and perform labs and tests; consult with physicians as needed.
• Develop and implement treatment plans; educate patients and document records.
• Participate in peer reviews and quality assurance; act as consultant to team.
• Collaborate with physicians to manage care; triage calls/e-mails.
• Promote preventative care and complete annual wellness visits within guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Case management

Time management

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

MSN

PA-C certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Aultman Orrville Hospital (DFP)

Job Description

Job Title

Advanced Practice Provider

Department

Dunlap Family Physicians

Immediate Supervisor Title

Director of Practice Management and/or Department Manager or Coordinator

Job Supervisory Responsibilities

May share in the clinical supervision of RNs, LPNs, and/or medical assistants, depending on departmental organization

General Summary

An exempt position responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. May specialize in a specific type of clinical care, e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
• Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
• Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Handles minor lacerations. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies. Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
• Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
• Assists in the successful completion of quality initiatives. Ensures orders are placed/discussions had with patients on the importance of preventative medicine, age/gender appropriate screenings, BP maintenance, A1c targets, etc. to meet payer driven/AMG supported quality initiatives.
• Annual Wellness Visits. It is the APPs responsibility to ensure all AWVs, EEs are completed within 10 days of date of service. Most Medicare Advantage payers require a provider led annual assessment be performed and documented as required. AMG follows and supports these guidelines in an effort to promote exceptional patient care.

Education

MSN or PA-C required. Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.

Experience

Minimum three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting, plus one year of nurse practitioner/physician assistant experience (preferred, but not required).

Other Requirements

Current state registered nurse license. Current state license as an advanced registered nurse practitioner or physician assistant license with prescriptive authority. Current CPR certification.

Performance Requirements

• Knowledge of APP including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations related to evaluating and providing patient care, and professional ethics related to the delivery of nursing care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of health promotion, health risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of community, professional, and educational resources.

Skills

• Skill in oral and written communication including interviewing to gather medical histories; providing presentations, consultations, facilitation, and documentation, e.g., writing medical orders, patient education materials, and medical record updates. Requires skill in using computerized health information management systems.
• Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking, and other organizational matters.
• Skill in modifying methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide appropriate nursing care and in initiating appropriate emergency response and investigatory procedures.

Abilities

• Ability to analyze complex data and draw conclusions.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff, and the public.
• Ability to complete all medical records and annual wellness visits and drop charges within 10 days of date of service

Equipment Operated

Standard medical examination room equipment and instruments. Includes use of computer/health information management system.

Work Environment

Combination of exam rooms and medical offices. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Mental/Physical Requirements

Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally requires lifting and carrying items weighing up to 10 pounds. Requires correct vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stress in emergency situations and occasionally may involve irregular working hours.

HIPAA Compliance

Full access to PHI is required in this position

Regulatory Compliance

Must comply with all regulatory and safety policies, procedures and compliance requirements.

Revised: 12/21