Description

SUMMARY

The Walk-In Clinic Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for medical management of all patients presenting with acute illness and injury to include diagnoses, procedures and treatment. This is an autonomous practitioner with sound judgement and practical skills. The NP/PA performs his/her functions based on his/her personal experience and professional judgment and: (1) discussion with the physician as necessary; (2) knowledge of physician preference; (3) written protocols developed with the Urgent Care Medical Director and Munson Medical Center (MMC); (4) written policies of this institution. The NP/PA reports collaboratively to both the Medical Director and Clinical Manager of Munson Walk In Clinic.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Nurse Practitioner

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner to practice in the State of Michigan
• Certified as Family Nurse Practitioner with the American Nurses Association
• Candidate must apply for and be granted appropriate clinical privileges through MMC’s normal credentialing processes before rendering services
• Previous experience in primary care or emergency setting is desirable.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Physician Assistant

• A Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an NCCPA accredited institution or PA Certificate Program.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant by the AAPA (American Academy of Physician Assistants)
• Licensure as a Physician Assistant by the State of Michigan
• Previous experience in primary care or emergency setting is desirable.
• Current BCLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.

ORGANIZATION

Reports to the Walk In Clinical Manager.

• Under the direct clinical supervision of the Walk In Physician in the clinic, and Medical Director.

POPULATIONS SERVED, COMPETENCIES, INCLUDING AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

Cares for patients in the age category(s) checked below:

__Neonatal (birth-1 mo) __Young adult (18 yr-25 yrs)

__Infant (1 mo-1 yr) __Adult (26 yrs-54 yrs)

__ Early childhood (1 yr-5 yrs) __ Sr. Adult (55 yrs-64 yrs)

__Late childhood (6 yrs-12 yrs) __Geriatric (65 yrs & above)

__Adolescence (13 yrs-17 yrs) _X_All ages (birth & above)

_ No direct clinical contact with patients

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• 
  Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare.
• Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.
• Promotes personal and patient safety.
• Has basic understanding of Relationship-Based Care (RBC) principles, meets expectations outlined in Commitment to My Co-workers, and supports RBC unit action plans.
• Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
• Works as a member of the Urgent Care clinical team to promote, support and provide comprehensive medical care to Urgent Care clients.
• Develops, implements and evaluates plans of care utilizing sound clinical judgment based on assessment of physical, psychological, emotional, societal and environmental needs of the clients.
• Consults with Urgent Care physician in delivery of medical care. May also consult with or refer clients to other disciplines.
• Assists individuals to assume responsibility for the prevention of illness and the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health through the discharge process.
• Adheres to Evaluation and Management Documentation Requirements and completes legible medical records documentation in accordance with established hospital policy.
• Utilizes the current documentation and charting tools i.e. templates, Dragon or electronic medical record software for documentation as appropriate.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.