Job Description SUMMARY Responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing and managing patients in the clinic following established standards and practices. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs a complete physical exam, obtains complete medical history and records findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
- Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. Sutures minor lacerations.
- Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
- Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results. Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS
- Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
- Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 10 pounds.
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
- Requires working under stress in emergency situations and irregular hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT
- Combination of exam rooms and medical offices.
- Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
- Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
- Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
- Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
- CPR Certified
- Pre-employment background investigation may be required.
- Able to obtain Oregon state licensure within 90 days of employment.
JOB LOCATION Three Rivers Health Center 150 S. Wall Coos Bay, OR 97420 Apply online @ www.ctclusi.orgOpen Until Filled Experience and Skills MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Current State APRN license and/or State Physician's Assistant license
- Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
- Three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting.
- Two years of nurse practitioner experience.
- Two years of outpatient clinical experience
- Knowledge of pertinent practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.
- Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
- Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
- Skill in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.