APP FAMILY MEDICINE

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Family Medicine Department manages health problems and coordinates health care in primary, or acute settings. These APPs deliver patient care and medical services to individuals, families and groups by utilizing standards of care in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations to assess health status, diagnose medical conditions, develop medical plan of care, implement treatments and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with collaborative/sponsoring physician as described in a Collaborative Practice Agreement.

Responsibilities

Evaluate medical problems of clients in the assigned Family Medicine practice setting and request consultation of other specialties when indicated; Provide education to patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications; Create diagnostically appropriate treatment plans; Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with NCQA, The Joint Commission, state regulatory standards and evidence-based standards of care, and maintain documentation compliance for appropriate coding and billing; Facilitate evaluation of records by physician(s), peers and quality standards according to protocols and receive and implement constructive directives; Refer complex and high priority cases to collaborating physician; Provide medical and emergency interventions appropriate to the client's needs, prescribe and monitor medications, and order and monitor emergency interventions; Maintain collegiality with all members of the inter-disciplinary team; Utilize appropriate chain-of-command and communicate with specialty practice Program Director, APP Director and Medical Director of any clinical issue and contribute to quality or process improvement; Perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department; Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

Master Degree in Nursing from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs, or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs, or Master's Degree in Physician Assistant; Age appropriate training for "population served" may depend on APRN/PA program training and may require additional training as determined by the department; Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - State Board of Nursing current advance practice license for the state of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice locations), or Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) - State Board of Healing Arts current advance practice license for the state of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice locations); Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced practice certification required, APRNs may obtain within one year of date of hire, specific certification may be required depending on specialty

Nice to have

Previous NP or PA experience is desired