Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
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Job Description
Basic Function:
The Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner (both Board Certified) provides health care services to clinic patients utilizing professional skills in providing diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems along with preventative care focused on health risk factor reduction within the scope of licensing training and privileging/credentialing. Provides care consistent with medical best practices and the policies/procedures/protocols of the Agency.
Canyonlands Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please contact HR at 928.645.9675 ext 2212. CVs may be submitted to or . Successful completion of a background check and drug screen are a prerequisite to employment. CVs are accepted until position is filled.
Essential Functions:
1. Provides direct patient care to clinic patients as outlined in the providers current work agreement. For Physician Assistants provides this care under the general supervision of an assigned physician.
2. Elicits information related to the patients medical history and records into the Agencys approved EMR/EHR system. Examines the patient for symptoms or to determine physical information. Orders interprets and executes various tests and diagnostic images to provide information on patients condition. Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examinations to present accurate diagnoses. Refers patients to medical specialist(s) for consultant services when necessary for further evaluation and treatment.
3. Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school and consideration for jobs or sports activities or for insurance eligibility. Completes paperwork for disability or timeofffrom work claims.
4. Administers or prescribes treatments. Prescribes medications dosage and schedule in accordance with patient diagnoses condition and allergies.
5. Promotes health and wellness by advising patients about diet physical activity and hygiene along with methods for prevention of disease.
6. Performs minor inclinic surgical procedures with surgical competency when appropriate for specialty and training and after approved by CMO to perform such procedures.
7. Participates in peer review activities as directed by the CMO and advises management on performance deficiencies of medical providers and clinical auxiliary personnel.
8. Complies with CHC Standards of Conduct Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance
Employment Type
Full Time
