Nurse Practitioner/Physicians Assistant

Nurse Practitioner/Physicians Assistant

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About the Facility – Naval Branch Health Clinic Oak Harbor

The provision of healthcare was established at the time Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island (NASWI) was commissioned in 1942. Originally a department under the Naval Air Station and funded by the Bureau of Weapons and Docks, the hospital was located in the building that now houses Skagit Valley College, just outside the main gate to the Seaplane Base. The Family Practice Clinic, consisting of Pediatrics, Medical Clinic, Aviation Medicine, and Dental, was located on Ault Field across from where the base gas station is now. The hospital at the Seaplane Base had Surgical and Outpatient Clinics, OB/GYN, Operating and Delivery Rooms, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Supply, and administrative offices. Today, Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor continues to push forward with hard work and dedication as we transition under the new leadership of Defense Health Agency and into a new decade of success focused on Readiness, Quality and Health.

Nurse Practitioner/Physicians Assistant - Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of Physician Assistant services in primary and specialty medical care within the limits of their training and privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated).
• Technically direct and provide care for a variety of diseases and types of injuries (i.e., acute, chronic and minor trauma), and the skills to recognize emergency conditions in order to diagnose, prescribe for and treat diseases, disorders and injuries, and refer the more complex cases and serious conditions to qualified medical personnel and perform designated treatment.
• Technically direct and teach other staff, provide educational lectures, and participate in in-service training to staff members.
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.
• Prescribe in accordance with approved treatment protocols and the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee approved medications and immunizations.
• Identify a medical problem and determine appropriate action to meet the problem, including referral to a physician.
• Perform specific diagnostic and therapeutic practices and procedures in accordance with scope of practice.
• Establish collaborative rapport with physician, nursing, and others in order to promote and facilitate primary care services.
• Teach patients and family member's healthy regimen and responsibility for achieving wellness.
• Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement.

Nurse Practitioner

• Provide a full range of outcome-based nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated).
• Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidenced-based educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members.
• Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician.
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
• Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters.
• Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety.

General Duties

• Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals performing similar services.
• Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.
• Practice aseptic techniques as necessary. Comply with infection-control guidelines to include the proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious wastes, and the use of universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection.
• Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.
• Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Anticipate potential problems/emergencies and make appropriate interventions. Notify supervisor, director, or other designated person regarding problems that the HCW is unable to manage.
• Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.
• Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed. Participation shall include, but not be limited to, appropriate medical examination, documentation, and reporting.
• Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights, as identified within the MTF.

Nurse Practitioner/Physicians Assistant - Requirements

Physician's Assistant requirements:

• Degree: Bachelor's degree.
• Education: Graduate from an accredited college or university certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant.
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant.
• Certification: Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants.
• Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions.

Nurse Practitioner requirements:

• Degree: Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Education: Graduate from an academic program, within the nursing specialty field of study that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
• Licensure: Current, full active and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse.
• Certification: Certified in the specialty required by the TO as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, or the recognized national nursing certification organization for the specialty area of practice as appropriate.
• Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions.

Terms: Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0630 and 2200 hours. Shifts will normally be scheduled for an 8.5, 9.0- or 13-hour period, to include an uncompensated 30-to-60-minute lunch break, respectively. May also be required to provide services every other Saturday for an estimated 8.5-hour shift to include an uncompensated 30-minute lunch break, respectively. In no instance will services provided be in excess of 80 hours per two-week period.

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