Clinic APRN - Pawnee, United States - Avem Health Partners

Description

JOB PURPOSE:
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

The Nurse Practitioner provides primary care to patients in the Clinic setting under a collaborative relationship with the Medical Director.

Practices within his/her scope of practice as delineated by his/her education, training and clinical protocols

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Under direction of physician or other medical personnel, administers medication to patients.
Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide efficient quality patient care.
Evaluates and improves teaching and nursing practices and recommends modifications.
Completes histories, progress notes and treatment recommendations in patient medical record.
Provides services in accordance to policy.
Assumes lead role to ensure policies, procedures, and physician's orders are followed.
Arranges for or refers patients to needed services that cannot be provided at the clinic.
Conducts laboratory, x-ray and specialty referral of clinic patients.
Charting receives acceptable standards during quality reviews.
Writes prescriptions following the arrangements stipulated within the collaborative practice agreements and clinical protocols that adhere to state guidelines.
Answers routine questions from patients, family, and care givers.

Supports policies and procedures and supervisory decisions within the clinic and participates in the development, execution, and periodic review of patient health records within a collaborative relationship.

Actively and consistently contributes to the clinic operations.
Accepts supervision and feedback from the Medical Director.
Promotes effective and cooperative relationships with referral providers.
Understands and implements patient rights.
Continues education through in-service training, seminars, and literature in order to maintain up-to-date knowledge of current trends in healthcare.
Performs various other duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position within scope of practice.


BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS

The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serve as a role model within the company.

Exhibit positive customer service behavior in every day work interactions.
Demonstrate a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
Communicate accurately and appropriately.
Handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.
Hold self-accountable for professional practice.
Participate in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve departmental goals.
Demonstrate knowledge of unit goals and is active in committees and projects to achieve these goals.
Keep current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions and best practices.

Assume responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth as well as meeting mandatory education requirements.

Act as a preceptor as requested.
Demonstrate excellent work attendance and actively participate in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
Adhere to the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior. Complies with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.


EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in Nursing
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Experience in healthcare services for geriatric patients in rural health clinics and skilled nursing facilities preferred.


CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:
Current Oklahoma RN license and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
Current BLS, ACLS and PALS (or obtained within 30 days of hire)


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the employee/applicant to be considered.
This job requires visual abilities, auditory abilities, must be intact to perform duties.

HRSA - Nurse Corps Program eligible

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