Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

The role of the Nurse Practioner or Physician Assistant in a community setting is a response to society’s demand for accessible quality health care to all populations regardless of socio-economic status. Individual accountabilities and work volume will be established through the development of annual Success Objectives, within the framework outlined below. Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.BCBS HMO, PPO, and PPO Select Plans BCBS Vision Paid Time Off:3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time 12 accrued sick days per year PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets 401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability Pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC & PSLF Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions 50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses Salary The position range is $58.48/hour - $73.53/hour, based on experience and qualifications. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Facilitates entry of the patient into the health care system, by assessing the primary health care needs, including eliciting comprehensive health histories, performing physical examinations, ordering and/or performing pertinent diagnostic tests, analyzing collected data to determine client health status and formulating a problem list (diagnosis.) Provides coordinated, continuous and culturally competent primary health care to clients that span the health continuum through mutual goal setting and planning delivery of care Prescribes a variety of treatment modalities to meet health and illness needs Collaborates with community health nurses and other medical providers to assure that health teaching and counseling is provided Meets average monthly provider productivity standards including but not limited to number of visits Will follow role assignments that are in alignment with the Patient Centered Medical Home Standards, and participate in all Patient Centered Medical Home efforts Manages and evaluates the plan of care, process and outcome and then modifies the plan as needed. Adheres to collaborative practice principles of respect and joint decision making when: Consulting with health team members about managing the client treatment plan. Following clinical practice standards (protocols) related to each health care providers role and responsibilities. Assures continuity by obtaining hospital privileges at designated hospitals as directed by Chief Clinical Officer. Collaborates with other multidisciplinary professionals and community agencies to provide high quality care Coordinates services in conjunction with other team members to meet patient’s primary health care needs and to ensure the continuity of care. Assumes the responsibility for maintaining competence in clinical practice by: Engaging in mentor/mentee relationships with experienced mid-level providers and physicians to gain clinical expertise. Developing and maintaining a patient panel as clinical competence is achieved to enhance continuity of care and meet Organization productivity standards. Participating in appropriate educational activities in order to maintain Board certification and continue professional growth. Practices within the legal and ethical guidelines established by the Medical Practice Act and the Specialty Standards of Practice. Documents comprehensive, accurate and continual data on clients’ records and program reports according to Organization standards. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: Graduation from a college or university accredited for Advance Practice Nursing or Physician Assistant Training. Successful completion of an approved program of residency. At least 2 to 3 years of clinical experience. Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients and the general public. Knowledge: Knowledge of the principles and practice of medicine and the structure and function of community health centers. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Skills in communicating effectively with patients and their families. Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Active Illinois Nurse Practitioner License or Active Illinois Physician Assistant licensure, plus current DEA registration, Board certification in a specialty area (must be completed within two years of employment), documentation of a Medical Degree from an accredited APN or PA-C program. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit. The employee must use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Equal Opportunity Statement Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at Howard Brown are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. #J-18808-Ljbffr