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The mission of Faith Regional Health Services is to serve Christ by providing all people with exemplary medical services in an environment of love and a providerled multispecialty healthcare team Faith Regional Physician Services is committed to delivering highquality comprehensive services to the people of Northeast Summary: The FRPS MidLevel provider (NP or PA) will be responsible for the comprehensive clinical evaluation of a wide variety of medical listing of job duties contained in this job description is not all inclusive. Duties may be added or subtracted at any time due to the needs of the Job Duties and Responsibilities:1. Demonstrates ability to appropriately modify approach and procedures to meet needs of age/diversity of population served for the following age groups:Neonate (birth 28 days)Infant 29 days less than 1 year)Pediatric/Child 1 year 12 years)Adolescent 12 years 18 years)Adult 18 years 65 years)Geriatric (over 65 years)Incorporates cultural considerations in the provisions of of growth and developmental life changes/effects on health beliefs and necessary safety information and involves family/caregiver in decision making.2. Performs all responsibilities/duties required by Faith Regional Physician Services as defined in the scope of practice to assure that the unique nature of the patient is addressed. This includes but is not limited to the age of the patient accuracy competency and thoroughness in history taking assessment and evaluation of the patients age specific needs (with appropriate differential diagnosis).Appropriately initiates medication lab and xray interpret lab and xray with ER physician on evaluation assessment and treatment plan for all patients both Select care and ER appropriate technical aspects of patient care and expertise in technical (such as suturing splinting.)Initiate the discharge plan as appropriate and provide continuity of care to meet the patients changing needs and achieve the and assigns appropriate patient Protection: Identifies high risk dependent relationship and actions to prevent further infliction of physical or emotional harmProvides lifesaving measures in life threatening priorities of patient care for urgent treatmentComprehensive assessment of the patients clinical condition with attention focused on the reasons for determinations (Laboratory Radiological and other tests) to define the optimal treatment treatment and clinical for appropriate subspecialty medications and other therapeutic and family education and support (including family meetings as required.)Determination for readiness and subsequent planning for discharge from the hospital (working closely with case management and utilization review.)Update the patient handoff form (for those patients managed by you on a given day) in order to clearly communicate the patients current clinical status plans for care and items to be addressed by the next hospitalist on monthly hospital medicine staff meetings and participate in specified hospital committee leadership qualities (characteristics include a strong selfimage vision of the future a firm belief in the organization ability to influence others positively).Works to maintain positive team relationships with coworkers physicians and other members of the healthcare the ability to problem solve and offer the implementation of change the collegial environment of the unit in a positive manner.3. Promotes organizational mission vision and values. Demonstrates respect and regard for dignity of all patients families visitors and coworkers to ensure a professional responsible and courteous environment. Maintains a high level of professional responsibility and performance outlined in Faith Regional Health Services Performance Standards. Promotes effective working relationships and works effectively as part of a department team (inter and intradepartmental) to facilitate the departments/clinics ability to meet its goals and objectives.4. Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure per organization policy. Pursues professional growth and within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and according to organization policy and continuing education programs in order to maintain licensure. Attends organization sponsored training programs as certifications as determined by department/clinic policy.5. Functions as role model for current and new problem resolution among coworkers as observed by management and a constructive approach during all interactions with coworkers and management toward the the profession of healthcare workers in the neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position department and the displays a positive attitude within the department/clinic and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program.6. Completes all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety department/service safety and specific jobrelated Organizational Duties and Responsibilities:1. Promotes organizational mission vision and values. Demonstrates respect and regard for dignity of all patients families visitors and coworkers to ensure a professional responsible and courteous environment. Maintains a high level of professional responsibility and performance outlined in Faith Regional Health Services Performance Standards. Promotes effective working relationships and works effectively as part of a department team (inter and intradepartmental) to facilitate the departments/clinics ability to meet its goals and objectives.2. Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure per organization policy. Pursues professional growth and development. Practices within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and according to organization policy and procedures. Attends continuing education programs in order to maintain licensure. Attends organization sponsored training programs as required. Maintains certifications as determined by department/clinic policy.3. Functions as role model for current and new staff. Facilitates problem resolution among coworkers as observed by management and peers. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with coworkers and management toward the organization. Promotes the profession of healthcare workers in the community. Presents neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position department and the organization. Continuously displays a positive attitude within the department/clinic and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program. Serves in committees and assist with programs of the hospital to constantly improve the quality of health care and promote good public relations.4. Completes all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety department/service safety and specific jobrelated hazards.5. Understands and adheres to Faith Regional Health Services Corporate Compliance Plan Personal Conduct Policy Safe Environment policy Grievance Process Confidentiality Safety & Security Infection Control HIPAA and other departmental and organizational policies procedures and guidelines.6. Must be able to remain awake and alert during working hours. Physical presence at facility is required during scheduled working hours to perform job functions. Work in a timely manner within the time allotted for the shift per census Requirements:The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge skills minimum education training licensure experience and/or ability (Minimum Requirements for Position): Graduate of an accredited program of study requiredEDUCATION FIELD OF STUDY (If Applicable): Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant requiredCERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS: RequiredIf Nurse Practitioner current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license; or if Physician Assistant current valid Physician Assistant (PA) licenseBasic Life Support (BLS) obtained within one full month from date of hire (Travelers required upon hire)EXPERIENCE: 3 years of previous experience in field preferred