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| POSITION TITLE: | Certified Physician Assistant Advance Practice RN (APRN) JC: 351172, 351173, 351170, 351171, 351280, 351300 |
DATE: | February 2023 |
| DEPARTMENT: | Primary Care (including Pediatrics), Urgent Care, OB/GYN | ||
| REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: | Clinic Manager and Clinic Medical Director |
Riverway Clinic has an exciting opportunity for a well experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the primary care team at our HealthPartners Riverway Clinic in Anoka. This is a full-time position with opportunity to develop a primary care patient panel.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Physician Assistant or APRN/Nurse Practitioner works with the Clinician team to provide for the overall and ongoing medical responsibility for a patient's comprehensive care, encompassing preventative care and a full range of acute and chronic conditions including end-of-life as appropriate. The PA/APRN works autonomously within their licensure and/or in collaboration with supervising physician, in accordance with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and/or Minnesota Board of Nursing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an accredited formal Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program. Master's required.
Current Minnesota PA/APRN license.
Current NCCPA or AANP certification.
Approved or eligible for approval by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice for prescription writing privileges.
Demonstrated computer skills using Microsoft Office products or similar applications.
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Ability to work independently.
Experience with an electronic medical record.
Current CPR certification.
Active member in professional association.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
No lifting requirements are identified but the potential for lifting exists.
Adequate vision, hearing and tactile motor skills.
Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Assess the health status of individuals/families as appropriate.
A complete health history is obtained and documented.
Patient's perception of problem is elicited.
A complete, accurate physical examination is performed and documented.
Appropriate screening and diagnostic tests are ordered and evaluated.
A problem list is developed.
Wellness and risk factors are identified.
Identify variations from norms and diagnose common health problems and
diseases.
Develop and implement plan of care through use of Care Model Process
Sets goals and plans mutually acceptable to patient and clinician.
Prescribe variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, including but not limited to medication, nutrition, exercise, and traditional medical treatments.
Manage wellness and illness needs according to Riverway, HealthPartners and ICSI guidelines.
Teach and support positive self-care activities including problem solving and selection of treatment alternatives.
Provide health care counseling and emotional support throughout care.
Interventions are chosen which will promote the patient's participation in his/her own care to the greatest possible extent.
Evaluate the process and outcome of management plan and modify the plan as appropriate.
Collaborate and coordinate with other health professionals as appropriate
Discriminate between situations requiring independent management, collaborative management with the Physician and immediate or further referral.
Collaborate with Physician when unusual incidents or changes in patient's condition occur.
Coordinate care involving other healthcare providers, outside vendors or employers to meet the needs of the patient.
Make appropriate referrals.
Function as a leader, mentor, and educator for other staff members.
Maintain and improve professional practice
Provide recommendations for improving care are made.
Maintain professional competency through continuing education.
Maintain current certification.
Incorporate clinical best practice guidelines into patient care.
Participate in peer review activities.
Participate in yearly performance evaluation.
Documentation of care is done in accordance with Riverway and HealthPartners standards.
Participate in appropriate committees.
Maintain CPR certification.
Proficiency in electronic medical record..
Other activities identified in the supervisory practice agreement referenced above.
Reviewed 02/2023
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