Lexington Clinic·Cynthiana, Kentucky
The Nurse Practitioner or PA-C assists physicians in delivering primary medical care by obtaining patient history and physical data. They also interpret findings to determine diagnostic procedures and manage patient treatment plans.
The PA/APRN functions to assist the physician in the delivery of primary medical care; obtains historical/physical data on patients; interprets and integrates findings to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; assists in management of treatment plans, provides technical assistance and assurance of patient care; maintains positive relationships with patients, family members, visitors and fellow employees; practices under supervision and guidance of the physician.
Formal training that will be indicated by graduation from an accredited program of physician assistant studies and/or school of graduate nursing; Physician Assistant certification; current KY board licensure; current state board of nursing licensure; Advanced Practitioner RN registration; exam eligible or certified a nurse practitioner at national level.
Physical guidelines include the ability to move, traverse, position self, remain in a stationary position and negotiate steps up to eight hours per day; lift, move and transport patients, equipment, supplies; motor coordination and manual dexterity; ability to communicate effectively; ability to read/understand orders; visual acuity.
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to act as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Attendance is an essential function of the job.
www.lexingtonclinic.com [http://www.lexingtonclinic.com/]/careers to fill out an application for employment consideration.
Lexington Clinic is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited physician assistant or graduate nursing program and hold current Kentucky licensure. Certification as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant is required.
Market context
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