<p>ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE</p> <p>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Identifies the physical, social, and emotional health needs of individuals and families through systematic assessment, utilization of professional skills, health history, physical evaluations, and laboratory and other diagnostic tools. </li><li>Utilizes appropriate or specialized knowledge and skills in the provision of direct patient care and evaluates the effectiveness of care provided. </li><li>Delegates appropriate nursing care functions to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, assistant nursing personnel, and students. </li><li>Participates in staff development programs including orientation, in-service, continuing education for nursing and other agency personnel. </li><li>Works toward development of innovative methods of dealing with work-site problems. </li><li>Teaches and counsels individuals, families, and groups on the maintenance of health, prevention of disease and disability; participates in professional and community activities on matters related to health. </li><li>Maintains records and reports accordingly to agency standards. </li><li>Prescribes and dispenses nonscheduled drugs as described in a written practice agreement with a BSHC licensed physician. </li><li>Makes appropriate referrals. </li><li>Provides continuity of care for clients receiving service from more than one agency by planning, coordinating and exchanging information. </li><li>Provides nursing expertise and consultation to nursing personnel and others. </li><li>Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC's corporate compliance program. </li><li>Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC's policy and current HIPAA regulations. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:</p> <ul> <li>Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Kentucky. </li><li>Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. </li><li>BLS & ACLS certified, PALS certified depending on privileges. </li><li>Ability to set priorities, make judgments, delegate appropriate functions, and assist others in similar decisions. </li><li>Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills. </li></ul> <p>PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT</p> <p>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Performs medical services that are within the scope of training received in an approved program and which are also within the scope of the Supervising Physician. </li><li>Obtains and records case histories; performs appropriate physical examinations; presents the resulting data to the Supervising Physician when indicated, and ensures proper documentation in the BSHC Electronic Medical Record System. </li><li>Performs noninvasive laboratory procedures and related studies; assists licensed personnel in the performance of invasive laboratory procedures and related studies. </li><li>Gives injections, administers medications, and requests diagnostic studies when indicated or directed by the Supervising Physician. </li><li>Prescribes and administers drugs and medical devices to the extent delegated by the Supervising Physician. </li><li>Sutures and cares for wounds, removes sutures and clips, and changes dressings. </li><li>Provides patient counseling services and patient education consistent with guidelines established by the Supervising Physician. </li><li>Assists the Clinic's Medical Team in delivery of services to patients; executes specific orders at the direction of the Supervising Physician. </li><li>Demonstrates evidence of attributes essential to professional </li><li>Knows and accepts that the role of PA is limited. </li><li>Establishes effective interpersonal relationships with patients, professionals and others. </li><li>Maintains attributes and expresses attitudes essential to the role of a professional </li><li>Refers patients with problems beyond one's professional competencies to appropriate sources of care. </li><li>Maintains relationship with patients referred. </li><li>Maintains competency through Continuing Medical Education. </li><li>Performs duties that are delegated by the Supervising Physician. </li><li>Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC's corporate compliance program. </li><li>Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC's policy and current HIPAA regulations. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:</p> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited or approved physician assistant training program. Must be certified in the state of Kentucky as a Physician Assistant. </li><li>Ability to work with staff and patients. </li><li>Experience in delivering medical care in a rural area is desirable. </li></ul>