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Provides limited care coordination and acute care (i.e. laceration repair, point of care testing, asthma management, immunization updates, simple splinting, etc.) to clinic patients with acute and chronic health conditions in collaboration with other medical providers. Clinic patients include newborn to adult. Responsible for the patient evaluation, interpretation, diagnosis, and prescribing of appropriate medical and therapeutic measures. Works autonomously within a clinic comprised of physicians, APP, CNM, medical assistants, RN, pharmacists, limited specialty services, and therapists. 85% or more of this job’s practice is based within an acute care/walk-in setting. Seeking candidates for a prn contract, with prioritized need for 4-8pm shifts, M-F. Spanish speaking preferred.
Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute patients within an acute care/ walk-in setting for the majority of work shift.
Acts as the primary patient contact. Provides for continuity of care by ensuring smooth transitions between care settings and tracks patient along the care continuum including post-discharge plans.
Provides clinical direction to nursing staff regarding the continued care of patients. Follows through with nursing staff to ensure patient receives recommended care.
Prescribes, recommends and regulates pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, including monitoring for previous controlled medications use and pain contract with limited prescribing of narcotic medications.
Provides care coordination, which includes managing a variety of ancillary services, internal or external referrals, communication with school for the school-based clinic patients.
Orders, performs, and interprets procedures and diagnostic tests or studies, in the field of clinical specialty trained and within advanced practice provider scope and licensure, to manage simple conditions such as those produced by infection or trauma, as well as to assist in the management of more complex illness and injury. Examples could include: injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and biopsies.
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.
Interprets and evaluates patient data within advanced practice provider scope and licensure for the purpose of determining management and treatment of patients. Consults with physician as appropriate.
Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans.
Prepares and signs patient care plans, encounter notes and summaries of patient care. Maintains records according to established standards and guidelines.
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