Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Company: CAN Community Health
Location: Columbia
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Description:Statement of Purpose: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner / Physician AssistantThe ARNP will examine patients, take medical histories. Maintain patient records, identify health risk factors, prescribe medications, and make referrals and other wise treat health conditions. The practitioner may focus on patient wellness and disease prevention and may provide health education services or counsel patients on how to make healthy lifestyle choices.Essential Responsibilities: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner / Physician AssistantUnder a physicians Supervision, perform clinical assessment on new patients, consult to and follow up on patients at the clinic.Document patients physical assessments, medical histories, and progress reports under 24-hrs.Render assistance in performing paperwork.Retrieve and evaluate patients medical results, including pathology and lab results, and reports on x-ray.Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.Monitor the effectiveness of interventions.Assess and determine patients status for symptoms, toxicities, and side effects.Provide training to in-house nursing staff.Secondary Tasks: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner / Physician AssistantMaintains up to date knowledge of laws and regulations impacting ARNPs. Ensures confidentiality regarding patient/client and/or family in accordance with HIPAA and other privacy and security regulations, professional, and departmental standards.Promotes, practices, and role models CANs mission and values, following policies and procedures.Works effectively and professionally with a diverse population treating all staff, patients, and clients with respect at all times..Requirements:Physical Requirements: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner / Physician AssistantNeat, professional appearance.Exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10 lbs. of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Requires visual and auditory acuity.Education/Professional Requirements: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner / Physician AssistantGraduate of an accredited school of nursing.Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner ProgramCurrent Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (ARNP Licensure)Infectious Disease and HIV experienceIV experienceTB TestingExperience: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner / Physician AssistantMinimum 5 years experience in the Nurse Practitioner role preferred, 2 years required.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner / Physician AssistantAbility to think and complete work assignments on time independently with minimal guidance.Ability to organize priorities and perform multiple tasks simultaneously, working with constant interruptions.Strong knowledge of medical terminology including lab orders and results, medical office procedures and EMR system. HIV knowledge a plusStrong analytical thinking, decision making, and problem solving skillsKnowledge of office equipment including fax and copy machinesExercises consistently sound judgmentAbility to adapt to changeAble to demonstrate tact and good judgment in interactions with providers and other departments.Able to demonstrate tact and organizational values when dealing with diverse populationsExcellent office skills including data entry and Microsoft Office and OutlookAbility to be highly organized and focused on details and accuracy.Ability to utilize problem solving techniques along with strong intuitive and critical thinking skills.Good communication and interpersonal skills.Excellent time management skills with the ability to plan ahead to maintain smooth work flowPI117676535

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