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The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Outpatient is responsible for providing medical care and treatment to patients. Performs physical examinations and preventative health measures within the prescribed guidelines and instructions of the physician. Plans a treatment strategy to meet identified needs evaluates responses to nursing and medical 2-3 years of practice as an APP in Primary Care DUTIESPatient Care: Provides quality care to patients. Promptly responds to patient calls and messages and ensures same day completion of calls and messages. Maintains accurate patient and business records including the completion of encounters. Observes patients for signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect and report immediately in accordance with policy. Recognizes emergencies and responds appropriately in adherence to organizational policy and procedure. Coordinates plans of care periodically review these plans and implement methods to keep the quality of care under constant : Stays abreast of all other responsibilities required as set forth in any federal and state laws statutes or regulations as enacted or as may be enacted or amended. Maintains the confidentiality of all patient information as established by the facilitys HIPAA policies and procedures. Maintains the required continuing education hours to assure continued and Support: Demonstrates professional ownership and commitment to the principles and core values of guest relations. Demonstrate leadership of the clinical team. Communicates with clinic leadership escalate issues and present AND INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS: Assists with compliance to safety environmental infection control quality improvement and other regulatory standard and transmission-based precautions as outlined in policies. Performs hand hygiene as outlined in relevant policy. Ensures patient safety during clinic visits in accordance with appropriate policy. Maintains a clean clinic working environment. Reports any safety hazards or violations in patient or clinic environment to clinic manager or : Provide input in hiring disciplinary action and termination decisions of clinical personnel. Attends all daily huddles staff meetings and provider meetings. Participates in on-going performance improvement activities and QUALIFICATIONSMasters Degree from an approved NP Program required or Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program (MS-PAS).LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSBasic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart AssociationRegistered Nursing License (RN) from the Louisiana State Board of NursingAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing or Current PA License in the State of Louisiana from the Louisiana State Board of Medical ExaminersPA (Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA))Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart AssociationPrefer 2-3 years of practice as an APP in Primary Care AND ABILITIESMedical software -10 and CPT-4 working and guest relation skills.