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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Mt. Pleasa

Location:	Mount Pleasant, MI Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type:	Tribal
Salary Range:	$0 to $0 / Per Year
Open Period:	5/16/2023 to 12/31/2023
Summary:	For further information and how to apply, contact directly: Kamie Mandoka Senior Recruiter, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan Email: KMandoka@sagchip.org | Phone: 989.775.5247 Competitive Salary Excellent Benefits N.H.S.C. and I.H.S. Eligible Loan Repayment Program Under the supervision of Medical Clinic Director, participate as an essential team member in the Medical Clinic following the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care. Provide quality, comprehensive care to Native American patients eligible for medical services through Nimkee Memorial Wellness Center under the clinical supervision and collaboration with the Tribal Physicians. All Nimkee staff must adhere to mandated reporting laws.
Duties:	Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide comprehensive, diagnostic, preventative and therapeutic medical care to patients in a primary care medical clinic under the guidance of a physician. • Order and/or perform screening, diagnostic tests and procedures. Interpret results and analyze data to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional or mental health problems. • Perform specific procedures within the FNP/PA scope of practice and experience approved through the clinical privileging process. • Work collaboratively with physicians, departmental staff, and outside agencies in management of select complex medical problems. • Ensure communicable disease control within the tribal community through screening, treatment, education, follow-up, reporting, and documenting cases. • Assist in stabilizing patients in emergency situations, including life-saving emergency procedures and crisis intervention in preparation for transport to the hospital. • Provide current and up-to-date documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) according to Indian Health Service standards and established clinic guidelines. • Conduct or assist with specialty clinics and education programs based upon community and clinic needs. • Order medications to be dispensed from the pharmacy following current prescriptive authority. • Assist with facilitation, participation and mentorship of medical students, Physician Assistant students, and Family Nurse Practitioner students. • Participate in and conduct quarterly general and focused peer reviews of select patient records for quality assurance. • Evaluate total health care needs of patients and develop or maintain plans to meet these needs. • Teach patients and family members techniques to maintain or improve their health status. • Refer to outside specialty practices/services those patients requiring care who are unable to be treated in the medical clinic. Provide follow-up care as recommended by specialist. • Provide after hours, weekend and holiday telephone coverage for Nimkee Clinic Patients. • Work within established protocols for management of specific acute and chronic illnesses following the standards of medical practice. • Participate in quality improvement and assurance processes and studies to improve patient services and care. • Comply and follow standards as set forth by the accreditation organization. • Comply with the indicators and guidelines of the Clinical Reporting System (CRS) / Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) and assist with analysis of the data collected to improve patient care. • Maintain knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through continuing education, staff meetings, and workshops. • Adhere to patient confidentiality and complies with clinic policies and federal regulations under the Privacy rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). • Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority. • Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times. • The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Qualifications:	Minimum Qualifications: • Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License. • Masters of Science Degree in Nursing for Family Nurse Practitioner. • Graduate of Physician Assistant program of study and successfully completed the Physician Assistant Certification examination. • Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position. Desired Qualifications: • Two years experience working in an outpatient or clinic setting. License, Certification, or Special Requirements: • Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License in the State of Michigan. • DEA Controlled Substance License or ability to obtain upon hire. • Ability to obtain HIPAA Certification, Blood Borne Pathogens Certification, BLS Certification and Safety Training within thirty days of hire. • Native American preference shall apply to all positions.
Work Type:	Permanent, Full
Announcement #:	Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Mt. Pleasa
Who May Apply?	US Citizens
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