EXPERIENCED PA/NP ADVANCED PRACTICE CLINICIAN
Company: Emergency Physicians Professional Association
Location: Victoria
Posted on: October 14, 2024
Job Description:
About Us EPPA is an independent, physician-owned and led group
in Minnesota, comprised of BC/BE emergency medicine
residency-trained physicians. EPPA is nationally recognized for its
commitment to providing exceptional emergency care for our patients
and hospital partners for over 50 years. EPPA offers two tracks for
our Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs); one for those coming out
of training programs and another for experienced emergency medicine
APCs. For those with experience focused in emergency medicine, the
APC will slot directly into their pre-determined practice and work
with an innovative group of success-driven healthcare
professionals. At EPPA, we are focused on creating a professionally
rewarding and satisfying experience for our clinicians. Position
Summary Experienced EPPA Physician Assistants and Nurse
Practitioners serve as integral members of a multidisciplinary team
providing excellence in emergency medical care in a variety of
treatment areas including the Emergency Department, Fast Track, and
The Urgency Room. In addition, the APC coordinates care with
consultant services, recommends follow-up care, facilitates
referral to various internal and external facilities, and
participates in multidisciplinary continuous quality improvement.
APCs work rotating shifts within a hospital ED and/or our
stand-alone Urgency Room, EPPA urgent care centers located in the
Twin Cities metro area. Competitive compensation and an excellent
benefit plan program offered to include health, dental, life,
short, and long-term disability, long-term care, and 401(k). Key
Result Areas
- Provides health care services to patients under supervision of
a physician
- Examines patients and performs comprehensive physical
examinations
- Compiles patient medical data, including health history results
of physical examination
- Administers or orders diagnostic tests, like CT, x-ray,
electrocardiogram and additionally laboratory tests and
additionally interprets test results for deviations from
normal
- Performs therapeutic procedures, like injections,
immunizations, suturing wound care, and also managing
infection
- Develops and implements patient management plans, records
progress notes, and also assists in provision of continuity of
care
- Prescribes, administers, and dispenses drugs, controlled
substances, and medical devices
- Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with
prescribed therapeutic regimens
- Creates and maintains appropriate patient records
- Compassionately cares for and communicates with patients,
family members, co-workers, and other medical
professionalsEducation, Experience, and Skills
- For practicing APCs: 1+ years of experience working as an APC
in a tertiary, high-volume hospital emergency department in which
the APC routinely performed typical emergency procedures such as
suturing, splinting, wound care, fracture care, and lumbar
punctures
- Completion of an accredited physician assistant or nursing
practitioner program
- Current licensure with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
or Minnesota Board of Nursing
- Current ACLS, ATLS, and BLS certification
- Ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple clinical
tasks
- Consistently demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication
skills that result in effective information exchange with patients,
patients families, physicians, professional associates, and other
individuals within the system.
- Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, responsibility,
ethical practice, sensitivity to a diverse patient populations, and
adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. Professionalism
that is the expression of positive values and ideals as care is
delivered and commitment to ethical principles pertaining to
provision or withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of
patient information, informs consent, and business practices.
Working Conditions APCs work in a hospital emergency department as
well as in an acute care clinic. Both settings provide a
comfortable, well-lit environment. The position requires long
periods of time sitting and standing as well as the ability to
regularly lift up to 30 pounds. The environment includes work with
a diverse group of patients with various degrees of illness. APCs
are supervised by and work with several group physicians to provide
care to patients. Schedules can vary according to practice setting,
but may include days, nights, and weekends. This job summary is
intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended
to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and
skills required of the position, and people in the position. EPPA
is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. #APV
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Keywords: Emergency Physicians Professional Association, Lakeville , EXPERIENCED PA/NP ADVANCED PRACTICE CLINICIAN, Other , Victoria, Minnesota
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