CFNP at VALLEY HEALTH CARE INC

Elkins, West Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Medical Records, Preventive Medicine, Patient Education, Data Analysis, Quality Assurance, Emergency Management, Aseptic Techniques, Venipuncture, Suturing, Physical Exams, Lab Orders, Injections, CPR, Wound Care, Diagnostic Procedures

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Elkins, WV 26241 Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Day JOB SUMMARY The following is a job description for mid-level practitioners such as Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (CFNP), Nurse Practitioner Certified (NP-C), Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP), and Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C) at Valley Health Care, Inc. (VHC) under the supervision of a supervising physician. Some differences may exist between the medical rules and regulations and the boards that govern each type of mid-level practitioner. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform histories & physicals on adult and children patients, make initial assessments of their condition, order appropriate lab, x-ray, or other studies as needed to aid in the diagnosis, and initiate treatment. Protocols will be provided to the mid-level practitioner to provide guidelines for appropriate workup and treatment. The mid-level practitioner will be responsible for providing direct patient care for patients at VHC. The mid-level practitioner will be responsible for maintaining accurate and legible medical records on all patients the mid-level practitioner sees, in accordance with established VHC standards for charting. The mid-level practitioner is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of patient encounters and patient records. The mid-level practitioner will assist staff physicians & other personnel in stressing the importance of preventive medicine. The mid-level practitioner will assist in patient education, both on an individual basis and in public education programs. The mid-level practitioner will assist the Medical Director and the Chief Executive Officer in their duties, including gathering and analyzing data, formulating short-term goals and programs, in the preparation of reports, and in establishing and maintaining liaisons with other organizations to coordinate the delivery of health services & programs. The mid-level practitioner will also assist in implementing the quality assurance system. Including following OSHA policies. Perform histories and physicals on patients, including pregnant patients. Make initial assessments of conditions, including pregnant patients, for evaluation of obstetrical and non-obstetrical complaints. Formulate a plan of treatment. Orders appropriate lab and x-ray studies, including but not limited to blood, urine, and stool cultures. Perform venipuncture. Insert catheters. Insert nasogastric tubes. Give injections. Perform EKG's Perform CPR. Perform rectal & pelvic exams, including preparation and interpretation of slides for wet mount, KOH, and ferning. Irrigate ear canals and perform audiometry screening Repair lacerations. Suture removal. Wart removal via electrodesiccation or chemical cautery and lesion excision Appropriate follow-up histological studies. I&D of wounds. Apply cervical collars, splints, and ace wraps. Dress wounds. Perform fluorescein staining of eyes, eye irrigation & apply eye patches. The mid-level practitioner will be required to perform other duties within the scope of the law and training or as required by Board of Medicine. Perform new procedures as new laws allow or continuing education allows. Work with other staff to facilitate the flow of patients to be efficient and productive Carry out aseptic and isolation techniques. Initiate appropriate evaluation and emergency management for emergency situations; for example, cardiac arrest, respiratory distress in injuries, burns, and hemorrhage. Execute documents under the direction of and for the supervision physician. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To perform this job successfully individual must be computer literate. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Certificate from a college or accredited school and licensed: Physician Assistants Certified (PA-C) Nurse Practitioner (CFNP) (NP-C) (PNPC) Or higher nursing degree/certificate, licensed to practice medicine CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Mid-level practitioners will need to have current and keep current licenses as required by federal, state, or other regulatory agencies. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The mid-level practitioner will perform histories and physicals, make initial assessments, order lab studies, and initiate treatment for patients. They will also maintain accurate medical records and assist in patient education and preventive medicine.