Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Loyal Source

Loyal Source is looking for a Nurse Practitioner and Physician assistant for an opportunity in Hopewell, VA.

Responsibilities:

a. Works collaboratively with the staff physician(s) and consulting physician(s) in planning, instituting, evaluating and revising program plans; assists in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to delivery of the health care services.

b. Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional, or mental problems.

c. Incumbent manages the daily operation of the clinic and conducts daily sick call, which may also include securing health and developmental history from the patient, recording

findings and making critical evaluations.

d. Provides a wide range of emergency services, in the absence of the physician, including primary care for trauma and life-saving procedures.

e. Performs minor surgical procedures such as: incision and drainage; suturing of

lacerations; removal of cysts; and removal/repair of ingrown toenails; after consultation

with the physician.

f. Prescribes medications and treatment for illnesses. Prior to dispensing, must call

attention to any synergistic, antagonistic and cumulative effects of the medications

prescribed.

g. Serves as the primary provider for routine requests for evaluation of new complaints,

for routine recurring visits for chronic illnesses, and emergencies when clinically

indicated.

h. Establishes diagnostic impressions and requests appropriate diagnostic tests (e.g., laboratory, x-ray, visual acuity and electrocardiogram) and ability to interpret results and selected laboratory findings to include the following:

• Clinical Laboratory - urinalysis, complete blood counts, staining and examination of smears for bacteria, blood glucose, audio hearing tests.
• Radiology - preliminary interpretation of radiographs to identify gross abnormalities such as fractures, etc.
• Optometry - screening for distance and near vision by use of charts and visual screening machines.
• Electrocardiograph Operations - operates electro cardio graphic machine and has basic concepts of interpretation of the tracing to detect abnormalities.
• Dental - able to perform screening dental examinations, charting and recognizing gross abnormalities of the gum and teeth by means of percussion and palpation and interpretation of dental radiographs.
• Mental Health - capable of screening for gross mood change, disoriented patterns of behavior, or speech. Takes brief psychiatric, drug, and alcohol abuse history. General knowledge to identify a particular mental disorder such as depression or anxiety and provides emergency treatment and care.

i. Evaluates total health care needs of patients and develops plans to meet these needs. Makes decisions concerning medical care needs of the patient with the supervising physician. Assists the supervisory physician(S) in management of chronic health problems and assists the physician{s) in performing more exhaustive diagnosis and treatments. Teaches and demonstrates the application of good health practices to patients.

j. Will assist and work collaboratively with the physician in management of selected

complex medical problems. Makes decisions concerning medical care needs of the

patient with the physician, as well as decisions regarding special needs. May assist the

physician in performing more exhaustive diagnosis and treatment.

k. Enters pertinent clinical information in medical records and must ensure data is current and legible.

Must be able to adapt to newly establish policies and guidelines i.e. Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care

(AAAHC), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), American Correctional Association (ACA), etc., and help provide support to implement procedures accordingly.

Pay: Starting at $66.11/hr.

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source is an Orlando-based workforce solutions provider dedicated to delivering elite services worldwide, with a focus in government healthcare, technical and support services, engineering, and travel healthcare. Loyal Source provides exceptional custom solutions to both private enterprise and government agencies. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

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Loyal Source does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.