Advanced Practice Provider - Sandusky Rheumatology

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Fisher-Titus:

Hours of Work-Full time Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more!

Shift, Weekend & PRN differential

About Fisher-Titus:

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area's 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation.

Vision:

Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community

Mission:

Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community

General Summary:

Work in collaboration with the physician, practices medicine through performance of physical exams, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, ordering and interpretation of tests, providing education on preventative health care, and prescription of medication as needed.

Education, Licensure, Registration and Experience:

Graduate of NP or PA training program DEA License with no restrictions required Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (FNP, NP, CNA, CNM, CNS, or PA) in the state of Ohio Previous experience working in an APP role preferred

Essential Functions:

Perform comprehensive patient history & physicals. Providing and coordinating medical care for assigned patients in outpatient setting to include establishing diagnoses, formulating and implementing care plans, and follow-up care. Screening patients to determine the need for appropriate care. Ordering diagnostic studies, and other special tests such as MRI, CT Scans, etc. Carrying out health promotions, disease prevention activities, and patient education. Ordering or obtaining laboratory specimens. Ordering ancillary services included but not limited to Pharmacy, Social Services, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation therapies, DME, etc. Writing orders for or prescribing medications. Provide education to patients and family members when necessary. Documenting progress notes and summaries in the patient record and writing patient orders on assigned patients.

Working Conditions:

• Stand/Walk
• 6-8 hrs
• Sit
• 1-2 hrs
• Bend
• up to 1/3 of time
• Squat
• up to 1/3 of time
• Climb
• up to 1/3 of time Reach up to 1/3 of time
• Lift
• up to 1/3 of time
• Carry
• up to 1/3 of time
• Push
• up to 1/3 of time
• Pull
• up to 1/3 of time
• Right Hand
• Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
• Left Hand
• Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
• Right Foot
• Gross Motor Function
• Left Foot
• Gross Motor Function
• Up to 25 pounds
• 1/3 or more of the time Body Fluid Exposure
• Yes

Standards of Employment:

Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance. Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photo identification badge while on duty. Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management. Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications. Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards. Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

Core Requirements:

Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus. Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs. Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs. Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data. Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data. Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

Key Service Behavior:

Communicates with Compassion

• Every patient, Every time Engages in active listening skills Utilizes the AIDET communication tool Uses key words at key times Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques Engages in active listening skills Utilizes the AIDET communication tool Uses key words at key times Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques Demonstrates Service Etiquette
• Every patient, Every time Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule Demonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body language Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients Assesses and manages patient's expectations of care Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule Demonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body language Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients Assesses and manages patient's expectations of care Commitment to Safety•Every patient, Every time Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something Delivering High Quality Care•Every patient, Every time Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of care Engages in practices that will continually improve processes Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of care Engages in practices that will continually improve processes Masters or better in Nursing.

Nurse Practitioner Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.