Nurse Practitioner/Physician's Assistant
Company: The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Essential Responsibilities:
Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes
preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.
Performs therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections,
suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with
supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.
Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels
patients, and records progress.
Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines
and clinic regulations.
Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper
diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and
health maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
Completion of a four-year physician assistant baccalaureate program
and a year of clinical training, or completion of a two-year
accredited physician assistant program (which requires two years of
undergraduate study) plus two years of clinical training following
completion of PA program.
State accreditation based on certifying exam.
Continued employment requires 100 hours of continuing medical
education every two years and passing a recertification examination
every six years.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Must demonstrate skills necessary to provide leadership and
direction to staff and the population served
Good writing and communication skills
Computer Skills:
Experience with medical records systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications
Certificates and Licenses:
Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
Valid Michigan Chauffeur License and approved by The Salvation Army
MVR
Keywords: The Salvation Army USA Central Territory, Grand Rapids , Nurse Practitioner/Physician's Assistant, Healthcare , Grand Rapids, Michigan
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