Scotland Health Midlevel Provider Clinic

Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Scotland Health Care System is seeking a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our team at SCMG Marlboro Family and Urgent Care - Family Medicine. This is a full-time position with a 1st shift schedule.

Job Description:

The Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will be responsible for:

1. Interpreting nursing/clinic operating procedures and policies and reviewing work performed to determine compliance to recognized standards of care.
2. Interviewing patients and taking a complete medical history during initial visits.
3. Performing comprehensive and problem-specific history and physical examinations and providing routine, ongoing care and management of common health problems.
4. Developing and maintaining the H & P, problem list, medication list, notes, and other assessment instruments that may be used.
5. Providing appropriate primary care to patients in accordance with approved protocols and under the direction of the supervising physician.
6. Formulating diagnoses and problem list, initiating orders and interpreting common lab and diagnostic studies, developing, initiating, and monitoring the therapeutic, preventive, and/or rehabilitative plan within established protocols and with supervision and approval of physician.
7. Furnishing/prescribing and adjusting medications according to the law and clinic protocols.
8. Preparing requisitions for special tests and procedures and assisting patients with preparation when required.
9. Taking primary responsibility and providing ongoing evaluation and management services for a caseload of patients with multiple chronic problems who are in need of some level of on-going care.
10. Initiating, facilitating, and documenting ongoing discussion of healthcare wishes and medical decision issues such as durable power of attorney for Healthcare and/or Advance Directives.
11. Initiating appropriate referrals to physician specialists or community resources (e.g. Home Health, Physical Therapy, Adult Day Care).
12. Providing health education, both verbal and written as well as counseling to patients, family, and care providers in coordination with the other members of the health care team.
13. Maintaining current skills and knowledge through continuing education activities.
14. Participating in the Scotland Free Clinic and other hospital sanctioned events (I.e. sports physicals, etc.).
15. Compliant with the JCAHO Audit Process by maintaining 90% or above at all times on monthly chart audit survey.

Clinical Policies Impacting Role:

• The FNP/PA will practice independently within the legal boundaries established by the laws of the state where the clinic is located.
• The FNP/PA will function under general supervision of a designated physician.
• The FNP/PA activities will be carried out in accordance with process protocols and standardized procedures developed collaboratively by the FNP/PA and supervising physician.
• RN's/LPN's/CNA's will perform both verbal and written orders by the FNP/PA.
• The FNP/PA's orders and prescriptions, as annotated in the patient chart, will be countersigned after each visit by the supervising physician.
• The NP/PA performs procedures only when specifically trained, certified, and skilled to do so.
• The NP/PA shall practice independently to the degree that s/he has the necessary educational preparation, experience, and skill.
• The NP/PA shall consult with, or refer to the physician and/or other appropriate members of the clinic team, when additional information is required.

Age Specific Competency:

Staff members will have knowledge of human growth and development through the life span of the patient and have the ability to meet the needs of and provide the care of these patients. The age categories to be included are: Neonatal/Infant 0 - 11 months; Pediatrics 1 12 yrs; Adolescence 13 - 17 yrs; Young Adult/Adult 18 64 yrs; Adult/Middle-Aged 65 - 79 yrs; Geriatric 80+ yrs.

Administrative Duties:

• Policies and Procedures: Implements and adheres to the organizational wide policies established by SMH. Thoroughly familiar with the Family Practice Center's Policy and Procedure Manual, including job descriptions, orientation checklists, and state-required documentation. Understands the Employees Guide of the Hospital.
• Budget: Assist Director of Family Practice Center Operations, (DFPCO's) with the development of annual capital and working budgets, under direction of the SMH Accounting Department. Insure working budget is not exceeded on a monthly basis. Will report and explain any deviation over projected operating budget by the 5th day after receipt of the responsibility report each month.
• Personnel: Assist the DFPCO's with annual staff evaluation. Insure clinical staff accomplish competency checklists annually and are involved in essential continuing education to enhance skills and knowledge. Assist and train new staff as appropriate. Assist in the hiring, discipline, termination of employees as necessary. In accordance with SMH HR policies.
• Patients: Notify DFPCO's of reportable incidents occurring on site. Respond to patient complaints as appropriate.

Careers

At Scotland Health Care System, we're proud to employ a team of dedicated professionals who embody the Scotland Way.

Founded in 1946, Scotland Health Care System is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization serving Laurinburg, North Carolina. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate, and sustainable health care to everyone in need.

We offer a full spectrum of servicesincluding inpatient, outpatient, and emergency carealong with specialized programs in cancer treatment, cardiac care, surgical services, and women's health.

Our culture is built on caringfor our patients and for our people. We believe that when we take exceptional care of our employees, they can provide exceptional care to our communities. That's why we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Family-friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave and On-Site Childcare
• Flexible scheduling
• Exclusive savings programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

If you're looking for more than just a jobif you want a meaningful career where you can make a differenceScotland Health Care System is the place for you. Join our team today!

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