STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
Promotes and maintains patients’ health by providing health care services to the extent to which she/he is licensed and/or certified.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, examines patients, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis of disease, illness, and injury and decides care plan, or follow-up procedures.
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Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories
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Identifies short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed, provide information, and recommend options and course of action
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Orders diagnostic tests such as X-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results
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Performs therapeutic procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection
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Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens and promoting wellness and health maintenance
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Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient care plans, instructing and counseling patients, and recording progress
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Works in triage and makes decisions on patient care needs
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Maintains outpatient records by documenting patient care services
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Record statistics, conduct research, and compile reports as deemed necessary by the organization
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Performs referrals to specialists as needed, writes prescriptions for medications and equipment, and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment
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Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
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Assists physician, as required, for emergency treatment and procedures that are more complex
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Instructs nurses, medical assistants, back office assistants regarding assistance with patient care
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Acts as a resource for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of patients
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Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
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Participates in in-service/education regarding Quality Improvement
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Perform all other related duties as assigned or requested
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to learn and adapt
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Ability to direct others and to make independent decisions
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Demonstrated competencies in dealing with all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program
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Current approval by the Joint Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to perform medical acts
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Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Arizona
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ADN, AAS degree required, master's degree preferred
Sun Life Family Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
