APRN -ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Institute a plan of care for patients, including ordering diagnostic tests, medications and medical/nursing treatments. Physician consultation may or may not be utilized. Decision-making process is guided by:
• The boundaries of the nurse practitioner’s education, clinical experience, and applicable laws.
• The medical history, and signs and symptoms of the individual patient.
• Standard protocol and medical/nursing texts.
• Treatment/protocol preferences of patients and individual collaborating physicians.
Order diagnostic testing, when applicable, to support patient care. Common diagnostic tests may be ordered without prior physician consultation, including but not limited to:
• Lab tests such as chemistry, thyroid, hematology, serology, urine, and microbiology studies.
• Non-invasive x-rays.
• Pulmonary function tests and pulse oximetry.
• Immunizations and other PPD testing.
• Reports positive results of contagious diseases and other items to governmental authorities as required.
Order medical/nursing procedures commonly done at Grace Community Health Center, and refer patients as necessary to subspecialty evaluation, home health care and other allied health services (e.g. social services).
Makes house and emergency calls within the scope of service to attend to patients unable to visit the center or to whom doing so would be a hardship.
Obtain physician consultation in complex patient situations, when the patient is not responding to the standard therapy or whenever there is any doubt as to the optimal evaluation and treatment for a particular patient.
Provides emergency medical treatment as presented up to level of license, training, facilities, and resources available.
Seek out ongoing physician supervision for delegated medical acts, peer review and continuing medical/nursing education.
Comply withal Grace Health policies and procedures.
Represent the organization during outreach and other events.
Strives to meet the spiritual, mental and emotional needs of patients as appropriate and available.
Skills Required
- Education as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant
- Consultation with physicians for complex cases
What We Do
Grace Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center that has been providing health care in Calhoun County since 1986. Our services include: Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Dental, Behavioral Health, Optometry/Vision Care, Podiatry and Physical Therapy. Grace Health accepts Medicaid, Medicare, uninsured and most commercial insurances. Currently, over 300 staff are employed by Grace Health. We are actively looking to grow our team with individuals who are respectful, friendly, helpful, and are passionate about serving others. Grace Health's Vision: A community in which all people achieve their full potential for health and well-being across the lifespan. We work to be trusted by patients, a valued partner in the community, and creator of positive change.
