Primary Care Advanced Practitioner Job Opening

Excellent opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a team of physicians and Advanced Practitioners in a Rural Health Clinic located in Osceola, IA (45 miles south of Des Moines, IA).

Great competitive compensation & benefits package with supportive team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Work independently within established protocols and policies exercising initiative and sound judgment in direct patient care
• Document and review patient medical history, perform patient examination and assess current status and conditions
• Determine proper diagnosis plans treatment and educational programs, including prescribing medication within licensed parameters
• Detect changes in a patient's health and change treatment plans as necessary. Administer medicines and treatments.
• Evaluate responses to treatments and medications.
• Consult with healthcare professionals.
• Train patients and families on managing illnesses or injuries and disease prevention.
• Create patient care plans and contribute to existing plans.
• Order, administer and analyze diagnostic tests.
• Diagnose health issues.
• Provide back up support to hospitalists.
• Seek consultation and initiate referrals as necessary
• Grade 39

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

A Master's Degree in Nursing and the required state license are necessary. A minimum of two years' experience in providing primary care.

• MSN- Masters of science in nursing/Physician Assistant degree
• Graduation from an accredited NP program (FNP)/ Physician's Assistant accredited program
• Active licensure in Iowa
• National certification from either AANP (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners) or ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) / NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)
• Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner/PA in a primary care setting is highly desired
• DEA and CPR must be current
• APN authorization in the state of Iowa to practice in Family Health by the Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Must be proficient with medical instruments and equipment required by the work.
• Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in verbal and written form, with retail and medical partners at various levels, patients, family members, physicians and representatives of the community.
• Sound understanding of all federal and state regulations including HIPAA.
• Experience providing primary care as a family nurse practitioner.

Benefits:

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• IPERS
• Paid Time Off
• Paid professional licensure &
• CME Reimbursement and CME Days Off