Mid-Level Provider
Location: Scottsbluff Nebraska
Description: Regional West Medical Center is presently looking of Mid-Level Provider right now, this position will be placed in Nebraska. For detail informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
JOB SUMMARY
Working under the general supervision of the Physician(s), the Mid-Level Provider 3 is responsible f! or assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management while maintaining safety and quality of care practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing medical examinations and studying medical histories using standard medical procedures as part of the integrated care team.
- Identifies short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed, providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations, recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
- Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results
- Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans
- Prescribes medications within scope of practice as needed. Demonstrates a working knowledge of medications, with their i! ndications, contraindications, dosing, side effects and correc! t administration
- Demonstrates the ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations and establish a leadership role in an emergency
- Institutes emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in situations such as cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, convulsions, poisoning and emergency obstetric delivery.
- Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections (including children) and immunizations; suturing; splinting, casting, managing wounds and infections.
- Educates patients and/or families as to the nature of disease, provides instruction on proper care, self-management and treatment, and works with patient to develop an individualized care plan
- Observes, assesses and records symptoms, reactions and progress in patient charts and/or Electronic Health Record (EHR) as required
- Demonstrates knowledge of primary care principles and practice protocols
- Demonstrates kno! wledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues and approaches in area of expertise
- Demonstrates the ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards
- Supervises and trains employees, which includes organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments
- Follows practice policy in responding to patient communications
- Maintains current CPR and other certification and is aware of related accreditation and certification requirements
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Maintains strict confidentiality, and treats staff, physicians, visitors and patients with dignity and respect
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Complies with federal, state, a! nd local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and n! ew legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
- Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Participates in call coverage as needed
- Performs other related work as required
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Regional West Medical Center.
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This position starts available on: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 05:45:39 GMT