Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (PRN)

Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner (PRN)

Job Category: Clinical Support

Job Description: The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is an integral part of the care team and will work collaboratively with all patients and staff. They will make the patient the primary focus of their actions alongside developing and sustaining productive and compassionate patient relationships. They will contribute to the health care team by influence, innovation, and by modeling effective integrated care and exemplary service. They will promote and maintain a physically safe and confidential environment for care. They will be caring and seek to grow with the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Obtain a pertinent medical history, perform an appropriate physical examination, and review relevant laboratory or radiologic (or other) studies to assess the patient's medical, physical, psychological, and relevant socio-economic status.
• Formulate an accurate and appropriate diagnosis based on elicited data and include differential diagnoses as appropriate.
• Order and administer appropriate medications within the limits of the appropriate statutory restrictions.
• Provide care with attention to safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. Plans are appropriately prioritized and adapted to the patient and circumstance.
• Perform procedures within the limits of their expertise and in accordance with the State Regulations and Organizational Policies.
• Educate and counsel patients and their families regarding their treatment plan, including disease prevention and health promotion.
• Promote the availability of culturally sensitive health and resource information that is evidence-based, patient centered, and enables informed choice.
• Document 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.
• Completes required documentation thoroughly, and in a timely manner. Prepares and maintains complete and accurate charts, case files and records.
• Observe the principles and techniques of Universal Precautions.
• Conduct telephonic and virtual encounters as appropriate.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Participate in clinical coordination, quality, and process improvement efforts which may encompass protocol development, strategic planning, and other administrative tasks as necessary to support practice environment.
• Participate in the training, mentoring, and/or clinical education of new employees, colleagues, and students.
• Manage assigned in-basket tasks in a timely manner.
• Take call as directed by supervisor.
• Take necessary and appropriate actions in emergency situations.
• Perform other clinical/administrative duties as directed.

Site with Opening: Tepeyac Community Health Center Denver, CO

Hiring Organization: Tepeyac Community Health Center