Nurse Practitioner

Apply Description JOB TITLE: Advance Practice Provider (Inpatient) Classification: Exempt REPORTS TO: Physician/APP Practice Med Director/COO DIRECT REPORTS: Not Applicable SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Practice Medical Director and Physician, and in collaboration with the COO, provide comprehensive medical services to patients of JWM NEUROLOGY. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Clinical Quality & Competence Work under the medical direction of the health center physician to offer primary medical care to patients following the standardized medical protocols and administrative procedures of JWM NEUROLOGY. Perform clinical assessments and case management services, which include interpretation of histories, initial and periodic examinations, and management of medical, care regimens that are within the approved skills profile and/or scope of practice. Be responsible for patient follow-up according to JWM NEUROLOGY protocols. Dispense all drugs under his/her accountability. Open to serving as a preceptor to medical and paraprofessional students placed with JWM NEUROLOGY. Facilitate transfer of care to other JWM NEUROLOGY clinicians when religious/personal beliefs interfere with the clinician’s ability to offer full care options (i.e. abortion referral, contraceptive management, etc.). Adhere to JWM NEUROLOGY Medical Staff Bylaws Utilize medical staff protocols for referral to JWM NEUROLOGY physicians and specialists, follow-up and quality assurance. Agree to comply with adopted JWM NEUROLOGY clinical guidelines Work closely with Health Educator to provide appropriate health education and follow-up to patients. Assist the Practice Manager and the Chief Medical Officer with employee evaluations for Staffs and Medical Assistants as needed. Be responsible for attending continuing education programs and provide evidence of necessary education completion to upgrade medical skills and maintain licensing requirements. Assist the Chief Executive and /or Chief Medical Officer in program development as requested. Participate in Quality Assurance Program including audits, peer review, patient satisfaction, protocol development and in-servicing training. Contribute to the success of JWM NEUROLOGY by participating in quality improvements activities. Attend meetings and other in service training as established by the Chief Medical Officer. Complete legible and legally defensible medical records in a timely manner on a daily basis. Participate in utilization review and management. Display knowledge of normal signs of human development and ability to assess and provide age appropriate care. 20. Perform other duties as requested 21. Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations. Report unethical, fraudulent or unlawful behavior or activity.Measured by peer review, patient satisfaction, credentialing, QM activities and collaboration with supervising physician Productivity & Practice…