Advanced Practice Practitioner - Rural Health Clinic (25159)

POSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Provider obtains detailed history and develops patient care charts; performs physical examinations and evaluations on assigned patients; assesses and treats medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population. They may work in Redicare, family practice or assist with a specialty as assigned. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the development, execution and periodic review of written policies governing the services the clinic furnishes.      
• Provides services in accordance with those policies. 
• Arranges for or refers patients to needed services that cannot be provided at the clinic.
• Assures that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred.      
• Participates with a physician in a periodic review of the patient’s health records.            
• Provides acute non-emergency care to walk-in patients.          
• When appropriate, provides non-critical emergency care. 
• Consults/communicates with family physicians regarding care of patients as necessary.     
• Makes referrals as necessary to family physicians for follow-up care.
• Dictates or provides a progress note in a timely manner on all office visits and telephone conversations (related to patient care).
• Dress in a professional manner.
• Display good interpersonal skills with the patients.
• Display good interpersonal skills with the staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Comply with the standards set forth for RHC designation.
• Assure proper follow-up on all abnormal test and x-ray results.
• Maintain the necessary accreditation on required certifications.
• Demonstrate appropriateness in meeting objectives in age-specifics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited advanced practice practitioner program. Board Certified.
• NP or PA with a current license to practice in the State of Michigan. 
• Current DEA license.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certified.
• Minimum 3 years Rural Health Clinic or similar Clinic experience.
• Excellent clinical skills.