Job Description:

• Performs procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed.

• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.

• Monitors effectiveness of plan of care.

• Educates patients on disease and treatment plans.

• Documents within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.

• Collaborates and/or consults with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.

• Actively participates in program building, and quality measurement and improvement measures.

• Designs patient education programs that include information required to make informed health care and treatment decisions.

• Evaluates goals and outcomes taking into account the benefit-versus-burden, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness for the patient, family and the organization.

• Develops diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions needed to achieve the goals and outcomes of the patientâ™s plan of care.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree (or equivalent, if license received prior to July 1, 2001) from an accredited school/college of nursing or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA).

Experience:

• Experience in a procedural environment and/or performing procedures would be a benefit.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.

• Ability to interview and obtain medical information.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently. 

• Strong organizational skills. 

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

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