Advanced Practice Provider

Physician Asst/Advanced Practice Nurse - SpecialtyPrimary Location Denver, Colorado Facility Name Franklin Medical Offices Employee Status: Regular Schedule Call-in/On-Call Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift Variable Salary $68.52 - $99.57 / hour Job Number 1430616 Worker Location: OnsiteJob Summary: APN: Practices professional nursing by the performance of both independent nursing and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted practice standards. PA: Practices medicine with collaborating physician(s) in accordance with accepted practice standards. Utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills involving the application of biological, physical, social, and behavioral science principles. Functions include patient advocacy and the initiation and performance of medical care to evaluate, diagnose, and treat human disease, pain, injury, physical or mental conditions, health maintenance and promotion, supportive and restorative care. SPECIALTIES INCLUDED UNDER THIS JOB DESCRIPTION: Emergency Room, Cardiology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Psychiatric Mental Health, Urogynecology, Oncology and RheumatologyEssential Responsibilities:DATA COLLECTIONObtains a pertinent medical history, performs an appropriate physical examination, and reviews relevant laboratory or radiologic (or other) studies to assess the patients medical, physical, psychological, and relevant socio-economic status.Will have full access to patient medical records and other information pertinent to those patients under his/her care.ASSESSMENTFormulates an accurate and appropriate diagnosis based on elicited data and includes differential diagnoses as appropriate.TREATMENT PLANNINGDevelops and implements treatment plans that are aligned with the practice preferences of the Collaborating Physician(s) including orders for medication and/or other treatment modalities, the need for additional testing, consultation to other providers, and follow-up provisions.Provides care with attention to safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.Plans are appropriately prioritized and adapted to the patient and circumstance.PROCEDURAL CONSIDERATIONSPerforms procedures within the limits of their expertise and in accordance with the State Regulations and Organizational Policies.PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELINGEducates and counsels patients and their families regarding their treatment plan, including disease prevention and health promotion.Promotes the availability of culturally sensitive health and resource information that is evidence-based, patient centered, and enables informed choice.DOCUMENTATIONDocuments all examination data, diagnostic impressions, appropriate codes, and other patient care activities in the medical record, including the name(s) of any consulted physicians or other providers.OTHER TASKSObserves the principles and techniques of Universal Precautions.Conducts telephonic and virtual encounters as appropriate.Manages assigned in-basket tasks.Takes necessary and appropriate actions in emergency situations.Performs other clinical/administrative duties as directed.VALUE STATEMENTMakes the patient the primary focus of their actions; develops and sustains productive and compassionate patient relationships.Leads the health care team by influence, innovation, and by modeling integrated effective patient care and exemplary service.Promotes and maintains a physically safe and confidential environment for care.Collaborates with all members of the health care team.Knows their personal limitations and when to seek advice and/or consultation from other members of the health care teamUnderstands and acknowledges the impact of personal values and cultural differences on the patient-provider relationship.PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONSAssumes responsibility for maintaining clinical competence through participation in continuing education and other activities.Maintains professional certification and active licensure.Participates in the training and/or mentoring of new employees, colleagues, and students.Participates in quality assurance activities including the Peer Review process.Has the quality of their care evaluated by the Collaborating Physician(s) as stipulated by State and/or KFHP/CPMG policies.Evaluates personal performance and establishes annual goals aligned with KFHP regional expectations.Maintains a working knowledge of, and complies with relevant (Federal, State, and/or Organizational) laws, rules, and policies; including licensure and certification.Educates and promotes the roles of the APN/PA to patients and members of the health care team.Must adhere to established policies, procedures, and/or guidelines in place for administering care to designated patient population.Basic Qualifications:ExperienceN/AEducationFor APN:Graduate Degree in Nursing required.Graduation from accredited nursing program approved by Colorado (CO) State board of NursingFor PA:Bachelors Degree required.Graduation from a program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)License, Certification, RegistrationAdvanced Practice Nurse Registration (Colorado) AND Nurse Practitioner National Certificate AND APN Prescriptive Authority License (Colorado) AND Registered Nurse License (Colorado)ORAPN Prescriptive Authority License - Provisional (Colorado) required at hire AND Nurse Practitioner National Certificate AND Advanced Practice Nurse Registration (Colorado) AND Registered Nurse License (Colorado) AND APN Prescriptive Authority License (Colorado) within 24 months of hireORPhysician Assistant License (Colorado) AND Physician Assistant National CertificateNational Provider Identifier required at hireDrug Enforcement Administration Registration within 3 months of hireBasic Life Support within 3 months of hireAdditional Requirements:Must obtain and remain credentialed by the KP Colorado Credentialing by start date.Candidates will be required to participate in a clinical/behavioral and panel interview composed of Management, CPMG, and Local 7.Additional Requirements for APN:Education and Certification must be congruent with population focus of the position. (Example: for positions in Pediatrics, the APN must be certified as either an FNP-BC or PNP-BC).Must obtain Full Prescriptive Authority within two years of hire date.Taxonomy code required at time of hirePreferred Qualifications:Oncology experience preferred. Travel may be required at other KP locations within the Denver/Boulder region to meet operational needs. Primary Location: Colorado,Denver,Franklin Medical Offices Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Variable Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Working Hours Start: 12:00 AM Working Hours End: 11:59 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: C02|UFCW|Local 7 Department: Franklin Medical Offices - Oncology - 1608 Pay Range: $68.52 - $99.57 / hour