Nurse Practitioner- Clinic

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Job description

ABOUT ASSOCIATED PHYSICIANS

Associated Physicians, LLP is unique. We are Dane County's longest-serving, independent, multi-specialty medical practice, so we're proud to have provided expert personalized health care for generations of families in Madison and the surrounding communities.

SCHEDULE: The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 7:30am until 5:00pm, and Saturday from 8:00am until 12:00pm (for same day urgent care needs). The schedule would be four days per week in clinic with a 1:7 call rotation (7:00am until 7:00pm) for both weekdays and weekends with physician backup. Saturdays are staffed by either the internist or NP on call.

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Nurse Practitioner, under the general supervision of the collaborating physician, is an independent healthcare provider who, working within a multidisciplinary team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to both well and ill patients in an outpatient setting within his/her scope of practice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: Current Wisconsin RN and APNP license; active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire; active board certification as an NP in adult medicine or gerontology; master's or doctorate's degree from accredited nursing program; two years' experience in obtaining medical history, performing physical examinations and medical decision making; demonstrated ability to perform as an independent practitioner; knowledge of current nursing principles, practices and protocols; knowledge of clinic policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality; ability to accurately and appropriately document patient information; PC/typing and telephone experience; excellent decision-making, organization, planning, and prioritization skills; clear and effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, patients, other healthcare facilities, service providers, and general public; and ability to react calmly and competently in emergent situations.

Preferred: Previous clinic experience and CPR certification. Prior Epic experience highly preferred.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients with acute and chronic health needs.
Provides care that is, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, the prevention of illness and the treatment of disease. Seeks physician intervention when necessary. Collaborates with physicians and care team in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem, and records findings in the electronic medical record.
Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets results. Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data. Develops, implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed. Communicates results and plan of care to patient.
Prescribes medications under the supervision of and as delegated by a physician, according to state regulations and practice setting protocols. Recognizes the implications of dosages, interactions, side effects, adverse effects, and routes of administration for patients. Instruct patients on medication therapy.
Performs various procedures under the direction of a physician.
Provides general health information and educational materials regarding procedures to patients. Educates patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications, and health and wellness. Promotes positive health behaviors and self care including weight reduction, exercise and fitness, stress management and smoking through education and counseling. Recommends community resources to meet patient/family needs.
Adheres to clinic policies and procedures, and OSHA, infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality standards. Documents uses and disclosures of protected patient health information as required by HIPAA legislation.
Maintains courteous, professional relationships with physicians, staff, patients, other healthcare facilities, service providers, and general public. Refers concerns to collaborating physician or clinical operations manager as appropriate.
Enhances professional growth and development by attending meetings, seminars, conferences, continuing education courses, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $107,000.00 - $123,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Geriatrics
Internal Medicine
Primary Care

Ability to Relocate:
Madison, WI 53705: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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