Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Full Time)

Job Description

OakLeaf Clinics – Southside Medical Clinic is looking for a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their team!

OakLeaf Clinics is dedicated to providing patients with compassion, trust, and a lifetime of individualized care. Our healthcare network consists of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dietitians, nurses, respiratory therapists, medical assistants, and support staff working together with laboratory and imaging services to care for communities throughout the Chippewa Valley.

Position description

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will assess, diagnose, prescribe medications, order tests and collaborate with medical team members to ensure the best treatment plan for each patient. As a skilled member of the health team who provides medical and educational services in collaboration with the physician. You may work with a wide range of patients and provide quality care from maintenance and prevention to treating injury and illness. This individual works within a cooperative department, utilizing team effort with health care providers, co-workers, and the public to provide positive patient interaction.

Responsibilities

Stay up to date with latest evidence-based medicine

Prescribe medication, examine patients, diagnose illnesses and provide treatment

Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests

Gather health histories, perform physical examinations and diagnostic procedures

Develop and implement treatment plans

Dictate and document all patient interactions

Notify managing physician about unusual or unexpected events or problems

Effectively communicate with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients, and families

Perform other responsibilities as reasonably assigned by the physician and within NP scope of practice

Qualifications

Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the State of Wisconsin; certification as an Acute, Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant may be required

Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or Nurse Compact License, if applicable

Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber Certification awarded by the State of Wisconsin., if applicable

Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the WI State Board of Medical Practice, if applicable

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of employment

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification awarded by the American Heart Association (If applicable)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification awarded by the American Heart Association (If applicable)

Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License

Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology

A sound understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA

Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion

Ability to maintain highly confidential information

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of disease prevention

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience

Education: Masters

Job Type: Full Time

Location: 714 Hamiton Ave • Eau Claire, WI 54701

Full-time