Primary Care Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA)

GBMC HealthCare; Jonestown (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Maryland seeks a qualified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to manage the clinical care of patients under general supervision. The role requires completion of an NP or PA program and current licensure, CPR, and active contract with preceptors.

Typical responsibilities include initial evaluation, documentation, orders, and ongoing patient progress evaluation within hospital policy.

Qualifications

• High level of analytical ability for assessing patients and implementing intervention.
• Substantial interpersonal skills to interact with staff, physicians, patients, and family members.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for initial evaluation and treatment of patients in assigned areas.
• Performs initial history and physical with documentation.
• Writes standard orders in accordance with hospital policy and pre-existing conditions.
• Discusses findings with attending physician and nursing staff.
• Evaluates patient progress and alters treatment modalities as needed.
• Refer to appropriate departments and document progress.
• Writes progress notes for visits and treatment plans.
• Maintains orders and diagnoses per contract.
• Reports abnormal findings to physician and documents.
• Acts as a clinical resource and supports performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nurse Practitioner Program OR Physician Assistant Program

Job description

GBMC HealthCare in Maryland seeks a qualified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to manage the clinical care of patients under general supervision. The role requires completion of an NP or PA program and current licensure, CPR, and active contract with preceptors.

Typical responsibilities include initial evaluation, documentation, orders, and ongoing patient progress evaluation within hospital policy.