MMC Now Walk In Clinic - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - PRN

Policy Name

Advance Practice Provider (NP/PA) Job Description and Responsibilities

Department

MMC Now

Effective Date

Last Revision

12/03/2024

Policy Owner

Clinic Manager

Policy Description and Purpose: Managing patient care involves a team of clinical and nonclinical staff interacting with patients and working to achieve patient-centered care. Job descriptions and responsibilities of the care team emphasize a team-based approach to patient care and promote training of team members to meet the highest level of function allowed by state law.

Procedure: The job description and responsibilities are defined for Advanced Practice Providers in the MMC Now Walk-In Clinic at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic below:

Job Title

MMC Advanced Practice Provider Walk-In Clinic

Job Description

The provider will provide competent, evidence-based medical care by interviewing, examining and treating patients in the fast-paced walk-in clinic.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the walk clinic and takes place during regular office hours, extended hours, weekends, and holidays. There is possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, bodily fluids, and other conditions common to medical practice. Varied activities including walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and stooping.

Job Responsibilities

Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program with an active license to practice in the state.

Provides competent, evidence-based medical care by interviewing, examining, and treating patients.

Independently diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic illness and injuries for walk in patients of ages 6 months and above.

Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work.

Prescribe medications and other treatments as appropriate.

Document detailed patient encounters in electronic medical records in a timely manner.

Effectively collaborate with nursing staff and other providers to deliver quality care.

Educate patients on conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care techniques.

See up to 4-6 patients per hour.

Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Strong skills in communicating effectively with co-workers, providers, and patients.

Ability to conduct daily functions in an appropriate, professional, and compassionate manner.

Ability to manage/prioritize multiple tasks in an efficient and timely manner.

Teamwork attitude

Flexibility to respond to changing demands.

Ability to react calmly and competently in stressful situations.

Effectively utilize computer systems and programs that are necessary to complete daily tasks.

Utilization of Electronic Medical Record

PRN Requirements

2 shifts per month must be available, 1 being a weekend.

You must work one holiday per year.

WEEKEND OPTION

MUST WORK FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY

WILL ONLY WORK HOLIDAYS THAT FALL ON THOSE SHIFTS

Education/Experience Requirements

-Awarded an appropriate Advanced Practice Degree from an accredited school with licensure to practice in the state of Tennessee

MMC Vision, Mission, and Values

Our vision is to be a leading contributor to community health through participation in programs that promote wellness, facilitate diagnosis, and enhance treatment of disease.

Our mission is to foster continuous improvement in community health through the delivery of quality, accessible medical and surgical care in a cost-effective manner to the residents of Middle Tennessee.

Our values guide our actions as we strive to carry out our mission.

A progressive approach to advances in medicine and changes in the health care delivery system

Responsive to patient and community needs

Collaborative with other physicians, hospitals, allied health providers and the community in improving health care.

Professional, ethical, and socially responsible

Team-oriented management and leadership

A positive, open, and responsive work setting

*This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.