Physician S Assistant /Nurse Practioner

Position Summary: Assist in medical care of all patients in a broad spectrum of general practice and emergency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs duties as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, including comprehensive patient care of patients in clinic and Frontier Extended Stay Clinic (FESC) patients, attendance and participation in medical staff and administrative meetings, and assigned or delegated duties.
• Keeps current all required certifications.
• Reviews and writes and/or review clinical policies/procedures as requested.
• Attends continuing education meetings and/or acquire continuing education credits as required.
• ASSESSMENT: Initial and ongoing observation reflects a knowledge of pathophysiology and the disease process, including physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs, cognitive status, safety and equipment.
• PLANNING: Planning will reflect the identified needs as well as expected outcomes obtained from the patient assessment.
• INTERVENTION/IMPLEMENTATION: Demonstrates effective clinical judgment, and provides appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• EVALUATION: Determines effectiveness of interventions, and revises the plan of care based on expected outcomes.
• PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: Practices in a professional manner, and collaborates with other health team members.
• COMMUNICATION: Communicates in a positive, professional and effective manner with members of the health care team, patients, and their families to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Complies with all applicable CRMC policies.
• Keeps current with electronic medical record responsibilities
• Understands and supports the CRMC mission and values.

Skills:

• Able to perform procedures, techniques, and practices involved in providing all medical services.
• Demonstrates emotional stability.
• Demonstrates high professional standards of ethical conduct.
• Evidences interest in continuing own professional growth and development.

Requirements Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education/Experience:

• Graduate of an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner/Physician assistant program
• Proven competence by experience and recommendation. A minimum of 5-year background in nursing, 1 year experience as NP/PA preferred.
• Current license to practice in the State of Alaska.