Nurse Practitioner - Full Time - Primary Care

Advocate Health - Milwaukee, WI

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner - Full Time - Primary Care

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City: Milwaukee

State: WI

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Job Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity, and clinical condition.
Orders, performs, and interprets appropriate diagnostic studies.
Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost-effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
Provides health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice.
Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate.
Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency, and granted privileges.
Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities.
Participates in organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other healthcare professionals.
Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency.
Excellent decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a healthcare team.
Ability to adapt to evolving technology.
Proficiency with the electronic medical record.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to effectively collaborate and establish/build relationships.
Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Preferred Skills

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Requirements

Experience: No experience required

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant

License & Certification:

Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice
Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Active DEA registration prior to hire
Active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire (if applicable)
Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

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Special Notes

Job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.
It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent.
Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.