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Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Advanced Practice Provider Nephrology in Manistique, Michigan
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Advanced Practice Provider obtains detailed history and develops patient care charts; performs physical examinations and evaluations on assigned patients; assesses and treats medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population. The APP in the Nephrology setting will evaluate and manage patients with all stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an accredited advanced practice practitioner program.
Board Certified.
NP or PA with a current license to practice in the State of Michigan.
Current DEA license.
BLS certified.
Minimum 3 years Nephrology Clinic or similar Clinic experience.
Excellent clinical skills.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participates in the development, execution and periodic review of written policies governing the services the clinic furnishes.
Provides services in accordance with those policies.
Arranges for or refers patients to needed services that cannot be provided at the clinic.
Assures that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred.
Participates with a physician in a periodic review of the patient's health records.
Consults / communicates with family physicians regarding care of patients as necessary.
Evaluate and treat patients with acute and chronic conditions within the assigned
specialty practice.
Works with surgeons, in assigned practice, to provide appropriate care .
Works with surgeons to provide outreach services in areas outside Schoolcraft.
Makes referrals as necessary to family physicians for follow-up care.
Dictates or provides a progress note in a timely manner on all office visits and telephone conversations (related to patient care).
Dress in a professional manner.
Display good interpersonal skills with the patients and staff.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times .
Assure proper follow-up on all abnormal test and x-ray results.
Maintain the necessary accreditation on required certifications.
Demonstrate appropriateness in meeting objectives in age-specifics.
Manage chronic kidney disease patients (stages 1 to 5), focusing on care that promotes health and preventing further decline in renal function.
Provides chronic kidney disease patient education including understanding the disease process, renal diet, reviewing labs and diagnostic studies, medications, and renal replacement therapies.
Assist in administrative duties such as quality management, referrals, chart review and medication refills.
Responsible for obtaining collaborative physician with appropriate credentials.
Perform other duties as assigned.