Walk In Clinic NS-Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Policy Name

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

Department

MMC Now

Effective Date

Last Revision

06/2024

Policy Owner

Clinic Manager

Job Title

MMC Advanced Practice Provider

Job Description

The provider will provide competent, evidence-based medical care by interviewing, examining and treating patients.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a combination of office, exam, and other clinical settings.  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

• Has an appropriate medical degree from an accredited school with licensure to practice in the state of Tennessee.
• Provides competent, evidence-based medical care by interviewing, examining, and treating patients.
• Determines the level of urgency of follow-up care, referral/consultation appointments and diagnostic testing.
• Has a thorough knowledge of and experience with pharmacological agents.
• Educates patients on wellness, prevention and on the importance of early detection of disease and provides appropriate resources to the patient to help them understand their own health.
• Exercises final medical judgment and assumes ultimate responsibility for the performance of mid-level medical and clinical nursing staff.
• Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs according to personal and institutional requirement.
• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients.
• 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

• Must work 2 shifts, 1 being a weekend, and 2 call shifts per month

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