OB/GYN - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - PRN

Policy Name

Mid-Level Provider Description and Responsibilities

Department

OB/GYN

Effective Date

Last Revision

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 Mid-Level Provider in the OB/GYN department at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic below:

Job Title

OB/GYN Mid-Level Provider

Job Description

To provide guidance and support in the OB/GYN Department, adhere to all policies and procedures of MMC, and meet the needs of patients in a teamwork approach.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting and involves frequent telephone contact, as well as face-to-face communication with patients. Interactions with others in constant and interruptive. 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 (up to 30 pounds), stooping, assisting patients and sitting for extended periods of time may occur. Also, occasional stress from multiple responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

Represent MMC in a courteous and professional manner

Performs an appropriate physical exam, obtains complete medical history and documents visit in the EMR system

Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures

Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines

Collaborates with physicians in managing patient needs, when necessary

Triage patient calls and provide consultation

Provide patients/family with proper education concerning medication and treatment(s) by utilizing available resources

Be flexible when asked to stay past your scheduled work time (as needed) to accommodate the needs of patients

Must complete all Healthstream assignments on time

Plan, prioritize and organize work load to maintain efficient patient/client operation in the department

Communicates with patients about lab results, questions, medications, symptoms etc.

Chart all communications/interactions in the EMR system

Provide prompt, efficient, and accurate patient service

Meet or exceed patient, doctor, and staff expectations through a cooperative, teamwork approach

Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.

Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all MMC policies and procedures.

With instruction, perform other duties as required or 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; attention to detail and well organized

Teamwork attitude

Flexibility to respond to changing demands

Ability to react calmly and competently in stressful/emergent situations

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

Education/Experience Requirements

• BSN required, MSN preferred. Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

-Minimum of three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting plus two years of nurse practitioner or physician assistant experience

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.