Job Description

Department:

01120 HC Cedartown MOB 14 Cherokee Rd - Family Medicine

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Friday customary with an APP schedule

Pay Range

$47.50 - $71.25

Major Responsibilities:

PatientAssessments

• Providesdiagnosisandtreatmentforcommonacuteillnesses,preventionandmaintenancecaretopatientswithstablechronicillnesses and performs interim physicalexams for healthypatients within nurseprotocol.

• NurseProtocolmeansawrittendocumentmutuallyagreeduponandsignedbyanurseandLicensedMDwherethephysician delegates tothenursetheauthority toperform certain medicalacts

• Separatespatientswithsuspectedinfectiousdiseasessuchastuberculosisandvaricella-zosterfromwellpatientsbyimmediatelyplacing theminexamroomutilizingpersonalprotectiveequipmentandconfidentiallycommunicatingtheconditiontootherclinicalstaff.

• Elicits appropriatepresent and past medicalhistoryand reviewof symptoms.

• Performsappropriatephysicalexaminationandordersappropriatediagnosticstudies. Discriminates between normaland abnormalfindings in historyand physical.

• Establishesthe appropriate differential diagnosis.

• Assessesthestabilityofchronicillnessandcompliancewithpresenttherapy;monitorscomplicationofdiseaseortherapy. Establishesappropriatetreatment planand assessesneed forhospitalizationorphysicianintervention.

• Determines timing for followup and orders appropriatereferrals

• Counsels regarding health promotion and diseaseprevention and provides anticipated guidanceas appropriate

ProvidesHealthEducationtoPatients

• Educatespatientonwaystoimprove,promoteandmaintainhealthstatusincludingprovidingeducationalinformationondisease,self- care practices and positive lifestyle choices.

• Assesseslearningreadinessandcapabilitiesofpopulationorindividuals;tailorseducationtomeetage,developmentalandeducational needs.

• Prioritizes learning needs and documents them accordingly.

• Ensures that timeframeand subject matter is appropriatefor target audience/individual.

• Utilizesappropriateteachingmaterials(handouts,demonstrationandaudiovisuals)anddocumentuse;documentspatientlearning outcomes.

• Initiates, designs andcompletes educationalprograms for patients, targetaudiences andfamilies.

Documentation

• Maintains accurate records, medication lists and documentation of care follow up for administrative purposes and reimbursement of services.

• Adheresto policy andprocedure fordocumentationof records.

• Maintainsappropriate level of documentationto promote/supportlevel of complexity whencomparedagainst/to service fee charges.

• Reviewsandupdatesproblemlistatleastonannualvisit/episodicvisitbypatientandinitiatesproblemandmedicationlistonnew patients.

• Documents phonecalls with patients and specialists.

• Documents visitin concise, clear, logicaland legible manner.

• Accepts after hour calls and handles after hours problem (on arotating schedule).

MaintainsCompetenceinClinicalPractice

• Identifies knowledgeand skills needed through self-assessment and peer review.

• Participatesina variety of educationactivitiestomaintainandincrease competency.

• Utilizescontinuingeducationasabasisforexpandingmedicalknowledgeandimprovingclinicalskillandincorporatestheseintodaily practice.

• ParticipatesinandcompletesannualeducationalrequirementsforFloydMedicalCenterand/orthePrimaryCareNetwork. Approved toorder and administer flu vaccines for off-sitelocations.

ManagementResponsibilities

• Supervisesandinterveneswithclinicalissuesandsupports/directstriagebyclinicalstaffwhennecessary. Implements clinicaleducation and training ofclinicalstaffwhen necessary.

• Providesconstructivefeedbackasitrelatestoperformance,patientflowandpatientissues. Providesinservicesand clinicaleducationforstaffmembersonasneeded basis.

• Available for feedback on callback andtriage issues as needed.

• Identifiesbarrierstopatientcareflow/deliveryandassistswithimplementingcorrectiveaction. Serves as rolemodelfor patient interaction.

• Workscollaboratively withhealthcare teammembersto ensure continuity of care andcomplete delivery of prescribedcare.

DrugProtocols

• Adherestothedrugprotocolswhicharereviewedannually,developedbythesupervisingphysicianincollaborationwiththeNP.Prescribes within thepracticeagreement agreed on bythedelegating physician 100% ofthetime

• Ensuresupdated and accuratepracticeagreement eachyearasset forthinstatestatutesforprescribing authority

QualityCare

• Demonstratesregardforthedignityandrespectofallpatients,families,guestsandrepresentativesofotherorganizationsand coworkers,volunteers and medicalstaffin support ofthepractice/organization mission.

• Codes radiologic procedures accurately.

• Maintains patient and practice confidentiality.

• Representsthe practice positively andconsistently displaysa caringattitude.

• Conducts allactivities with respectfor patient/customer rights andexpectations.

Safety/Security

• Followsestablishedsafety precautionsandproceduresinperformingdutiesto ensure a safe environment.

• Regularlyperformstasksinaccordancewithpolicyandprocedureincludingsafeuseofequipmentandmachinesandappropriate use/wear ofpersonalprotectiveequipment and other safelyequipment.

• Completes all required safety in service updates.

QualityandPerformanceImprovement

• Completesdutiestimelyandpromotesfinancialviabilitythroughtheprovisionofservicesatareasonablecostandefficientutilizationof products, supplies, equipment and time.

• Activelyparticipatesincontinuingeducation,professionalmembershipsandotherscholarlyandcommunityoutreachandmarketing activitiestoenhancetheNProleand imageofnursing inallaspectsofpatient,communityand professionalrelations.

ContinuingEducation

• Completescompetencychecklistsandunitspecificrecommendations Completes unit and departmentalannualskills checklists

• Completesannualtrainingongenerating,preparingand/orsubmittingaccuraterequestsforreimbursementfromFederalHealthCare programs for professional services

• Utilizescontinuingeducationto expandmedical knowledge andimprove clinical skillsandincorporatesinto daily practice

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Certification in related specialty

Membership in related organization

Education Required:

Master’sfromanaccreditedschool of NursingGeneral Compliance

Experience Required:

Nursingexperience in a clinical setting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

NA

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Fullrangeofbodymotionincludinghandlingandliftingpatients,manualandfingerdexterityandeye-handcoordination.Standingandwalkingfor extensiveperiodsoftime.Occasionallyliftsandcarriesweightupto50pounds.Abilitytodistinguishletters,numbersandsymbolswithvision andhearing withinnormalrangetorespond toCodealertsand equipment alarms.Work-related stressduetovolumeand timeconstraintswith irregular working hours.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• 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
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.