TITLE: Clinic Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
POSITION STATUS/HOURS: Full-time, 80 hours/pay period, Salaried, Benefit Eligible Position; Clinic is open Monday-Thursday, 7 am – 7 pm and Friday, 7 am – 5 pm
JOB SUMMARY:
The Clinic Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment and/or referral of patients in accordance with appropriate Wisconsin statutes and federal regulations.
The Clinic APNP or PA will:
• Elicit a personal medical history; performs an appropriate physical examination and records pertinent data in the patient's medical record
• Assess, evaluate and manage problems for patients of all ages with acute or chronic illness
• Administer or prescribe medications as needed, including: injections, immunizations and oral medications
• Provide patient care; assesses and treats problems as indicated and seeks physician intervention when necessary
• Perform / assist in routine diagnostic studies as needed
• Promote positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and / or counseling
• Provide health maintenance care
• Assist in the delivery of services to patients by reviewing and monitoring treatment and therapy plans; and seeks physician intervention when necessary
• Perform evaluation and treatment procedures necessary to ensure appropriate response to life-threatening emergency situations
• Facilitate referral of patients to other appropriate community healthcare facilities, agencies and resources
• Write prescriptions for medications, according to state regulation and practice protocol
• Participate in personal continuing education
• Conform to appropriate infection control policies when in contact with patients, blood and body fluids (i.e. practice good Universal Precautions)
• Responsible for documenting patient info in electronic medical record (EPIC)
• Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of Wisconsin. Applicants must also have a current DEA license or be eligible to apply. Experience in a Clinic setting including electronic medical records experience preferred. EPIC experience a plus. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Exceptional customer service skills. Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. Ability to multi-task and problem solve. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills required.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online and attach a current resume. Interviews will begin as qualified candidates are received