Emergency Services Advanced Practice Provider

ABOUT THE JOB

The Emergency Department Advanced Practice Provider provides personal, direct primary care to patients with acute and/or chronic illnesses in collaboration with physicians. The APP assesses individual/families using history, physical exam and appropriate diagnostic tests/x-rays. This position formulates, implements and evaluates patient care management according to practice guidelines. This positions also assists individuals/families to mobilize strengths in dealing with well health maintenance, self-care skills, adaptation to illness and health promotion, death/grief and bereavement.

Responsibilities:

• Assess patient to determine physical and emotional needs.
• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Order appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Performs a complete physical exam and records findings.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Prescribes and administers medications and injections according to physician directions.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
• Posts tests and examination results.
• Performs procedures approved within scope of practice and as instructed by physician.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Instructs patients regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Networks with health team members by communicating data based on diagnosis to provide continuity of care.

ABOUT YOU

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• MN APRN license and certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner by a national agency recognized by the MN Board of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner only)
• Physician Assistant certification from the National Committee for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and licensed by the MN Board of Medical Practice (Physician Assistant only)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (preferred)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (preferred)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or Cardiac Advanced Life Support (CALS)
• DEA
• Able to read, analyze and interpret medical records, including lab results, radiological results and progress notes
• Able to respond to common inquires or complaints from patients
• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Able to effectively multitask and deal with high levels of stress
• Able to utilize electronic medical record effectively

ABOUT OLIVIA HOSPITAL & CLINIC

Located in west central Minnesota, Olivia Hospital & Clinic is one of the leading employers in Renville County. We offer a competitive base salary with incentives, excellent retirement plans, a generous benefits package and a state-of-the-art medical center. If you're ready to make a difference, we're ready to meet you!

Olivia Hospital & Clinic is part of HealthPartners, a large health care organization spanning Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The HealthPartners care system includes a multi-specialty group practice that serves more than 1.2 million patients. Together, we're living our values every day to promote the health and well-being of the central Minnesota community.