Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Medical Director Services PC is looking to hire an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) to service a skilled nursing facility in Steelville, MO. Excellent salary will be offered, commensurate with experience. Duties Assuring delivery of quality care services to all patients in a respectful and professional manner. Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives. Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections. Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance. Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Requirements Health Promotion and Maintenance, Thoroughness, Clinical Skills, Informing Others, Medical Teamwork, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Administering Medication, Pain Management, Self-Development Must be Board Certified Extensive training will be offered. We will consider applicants that have Hospital setting experience. About Us Medical Director Services was founded in 2016 with a focus on value and treating residents with a higher level of acuity. MDS PC emphasizes quality and customer service first, aiming to treat in place when possible and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations. MDS PC is experienced in providing medical services in an SNF setting, understanding effective medical care in an SNF and the survey process. We currently provide services in facilities with specialty units and appropriate medical personnel with experience treating residents on a vent. Providers reach out to surrounding hospitals to ensure good communication for continuation of care. We focus on reducing the number of medications and requirements for narcotics and psych meds, ensuring appropriate documentation to avoid citations. #J-18808-Ljbffr