Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP) delivers direct patient care in collaboration with licensed physicians. Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber work with patients from infancy to geriatric, diagnosing illness, conducting exams, and prescribing medication. He/she obtains appropriate medical histories, performs physical exams, assesses and treats patients with health care needs which are generally not life threatening.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing/presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.

* Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.

* Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.

* Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Handles minor lacerations.

* Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/disease prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.

* Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.

* Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.

* Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.

* Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.

* Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.

* Participates and collaborates with assigned committee(s)

* Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.

* Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Current nurse practitioner/advance practice nurse prescriber licensure in the State of Wisconsin.

* Preferred minimum three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting, plus two years of nurse practitioner experience.

* Current registered nurse licensure in the State of Wisconsin.

* Maintains active DEA.

* Current CPR certification.

EDUCATION:

* Possess master's degree in nursing from an accredited school.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

* Familiarity with the Indian Health Service, HRSA, AAAHC and NCQA requirements and standards of practice.

* Familiarity with Patient Centered Medical Home Transformation Manager responsibilities

* Familiarity with Quality Management and Improvement Committee initiatives including quality improvement programs, studies and reporting.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTORS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Work is performed in an office environment utilizing various office equipment including, but not limited to, a computer, copy machine, fax machine, and multi-line phone. Ability to communicate effectively over the telephone, by computer and in person. Ability to perform well in a fast-paced work environment.

This is a general outline of the essential functions of this position and shall not be construed as an all-inclusive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the designated work leader(s). All requirements are subject to change over time. All positions at the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center have the responsibility to carry out functions to maintain inspection and survey readiness, participate in Quality Improvement initiatives, as well as assist in and/or provide education for health promotion and disease prevention. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

GLIIHC supports a safe, healthy and drug-free work environment through criminal and caregiver background checks and pre-employment drug testing. GLIIHC maintains a smoke-free environment.