POSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Provider obtains detailed history and develops patient care charts; performs physical examinations and evaluations on assigned patients; assesses and treats medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population. The APP in the Nephrology setting will evaluate and manage patients with all stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Participates in the development, execution and periodic review of written policies governing the services the clinic furnishes.
- Provides services in accordance with those policies.
- Arranges for or refers patients to needed services that cannot be provided at the clinic.
- Assures that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred.
- Participates with a physician in a periodic review of the patient’s health records.
- Provides acute non-emergency care to walk-in patients.
- When appropriate, provides non-critical emergency care.
- Consults/communicates with family physicians regarding care of patients as necessary.
- Makes referrals as necessary to family physicians for follow-up care.
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Dictates or provides a progress note in a timely manner on all office visits and telephone conversations (related to patient care).
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Dress in a professional manner.
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Display good interpersonal skills with the patients.
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Display good interpersonal skills with the staff.
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Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
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Comply with the standards set forth for RHC designation.
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Assure proper follow-up on all abnormal test and x-ray results.
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Maintain the necessary accreditation on required certifications.
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Demonstrate appropriateness in meeting objectives in age-specifics.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Graduate of an accredited advanced practice practitioner program. Board Certified.
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NP or PA with a current license to practice in the State of Michigan.
- Current DEA license.
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BLS, ACLS and PALS certified.
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Minimum 3 years Rural Health Clinic or similar Clinic experience.
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Excellent clinical skills.
