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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care - South Central Wisconsin. APP will float in-person to primary care locations within Southeast and Central Wisconsin. Flexible 4-day work week Mon-Thur or Tue-Fri. Main hours are 8a-5p with flexibility based on clinic staffing to start as early as 7a or end as late as 6p. Hours and workdays subject to change with each assignment based on candidate preference and local staffing resources. No weekends or holidays. Assignment durations are a minimum of 1 month.
Job Responsibility
Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic patients illness and diseases within an outpatient clinic within the entire geographic footprint of Advocate Health in Wisconsin
This assignment will be a Float and must be able to travel within Wisconsin
Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations and assesses and determines differential diagnosis
Prescribes medication, therapy and treatments accordingly
Interprets and evaluates patient data for the purpose of determining management and treatment of patients
Performs minor surgeries and routine procedures
Consults with physician as appropriate
Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies in the field of clinical specialty trained and determined competent by a physician
Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans
Counsels, instructs and educates patients on physical and mental health including: diet, preventive health measures, health behaviors, self-care skills, disease, treatment options, and normal growth and development
Provides care coordination, which includes managing a variety of ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, provider referrals and medical devices such as insulin pumps, defibrillators, and pacemakers
Prescribes, recommends and regulates pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies across multiple care settings, including controlled medications that are warranted by patient's diagnosis or changing medical condition
Prepares, dictates and signs patient care plans and summaries of patient care
Maintains records according to established standards and guidelines
Provides clinical direction to nursing staff regarding the continued care of patients
Follows through with nursing staff to ensure patient receives recommended care
Requirements
Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices
Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices
Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Must have 7 or more years, working as a NP or PA in Primary Care
Ability to FLOAT or Travel to any clinic in Wisconsin that needs operational coverage
Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others
Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively
What we offer
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs