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Advanced Care Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Phys

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Type: Tribal
Salary Range: $0 to $0 / Per Year
Open Period: 4/16/2019 to 7/31/2019
Summary: POSTING DATE: March 26, 2019 DEADLINE: Open Until Filled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Human Resources 88455 Pike Road Bayfield, WI 54814 www.redcliff-nsn.gov ashley.poch@redcliff-nsn.gov diane.cooley@redcliff-nsn.gov (715)779-3700 ext. 4268 or 4267

JOB SUMMARY: The Advanced Care Provider is part of the Family Practice team within the Red Cliff Community Health Center. The Health Center provides ambulatory care to the Native American population on the reservation and Native and non-natives from the surrounding communities. The provider will work independently, with collaboration and direction from the Medical Director-Physician within a team-based model to provide patient- and family-centered medical care.
Duties: 1. Systematically assesses, identifies and initiates therapeutic management of acute and chronic medical conditions in all age groups based on current accepted standards of care,taking into consideration a patient's particular situational, family and cultural determinants. 2. Where appropriate, conducts diagnostic tests to discern the cause and nature of an illness, disease, disorder or injury. 3. Provides education to patients and families regarding acute and chronic health conditions. 4. Monitors patients' condition and progress and re-evaluates treatments as necessary. 5. Uses physician consultation and refers clients with health problems which are beyond the scope of the provider's practice. 6. Meets responsibilities of contracts agreed to by Red Cliff Community Health administration for care provided to Bayfield County and IHS organizations. 7. Adheres to a professional code of conduct in the discharge of duties. 8. Insures the confidentiality of all client-specific information and data as required by HIPPA laws. 9. Implements Quality Assurance measures in appropriate service areas. 10. Attends meetings, in-services and events as specified by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications: 1. Three (3) years' experience in a primary care setting is required, five (5) years' experience is preferred. 2. Demonstrates successful completion of education at an accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program. 3. Holds an active, unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of Wisconsin. 4. Has certification by a national certifying body as approved by the appropriate governing Board. 5. Meet or exceed the minimum standards of character as prescribed by P.L. 101-630 and WI State Statutes s. 48.685 and s. 50.065 and as subsequently amended and applied to certain classes of Tribal employees. 6. Must have a valid driver's license, vehicle and appropriate vehicle coverage and maintain driver's eligibility as a condition of employment. Be eligible to be put on the tribe's vehicle insurance policy. PERSONAL CONTACTS: Daily contact with patients, visitors, other primary care providers, Tribal and Health Center Administration, and other Health Center and Early Childhood Center staff. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties assigned to this position involve bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying. Items may be placed on overhead shelving. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Providers will work closely with support staff in a shared, open office. The environment must be maintained as clean, non-smoking, well-ventilated work area in adherence to all safety regulations. Private homes and other facilities will not necessarily meet the criteria of the established safety regulations.
Work Type: Permanent, Full
Announcement #: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant 2019
Who May Apply? US Citizens

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