APRN - Nurse Practitioner

Description: Cheyenne River Service Health Center Hospital is hiring for multiple full time positions.
Long-term contract assignment starting after full security clearance.
Mid-Level Services for the Outpatient Department at the Cheyenne River Health Center, located in Eagle Butte, South Dakota.
https://www.
ihs.
gov/greatplains/healthcarefacilities/cheyenneriver/ Apply here now to start a discussion! Provides on-site Outpatient Midlevel medical services to beneficiary patients that present for care to the Cheyenne River IHS Outpatient Department (OPD).
The Outpatient Department sees approximately 1500 patient visits per month ranging in age from newborn to geriatric.
Due to the volume of patients, Outpatient Midlevel Provider must be able to provide high quality, effective and efficient care to patients.
Provider shall see up to 18 patients per day.
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The incumbent must possess specialized knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices of Internal Medicine or General Medicine, Pediatrics or Family Practice, or Obstetrics and Gynecology such as is obtained through the successful completion of a course of study leading to the Accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program and the successful completion of post graduate training.
Completion of Board Certification.
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The Outpatient Midlevel Provider’s actual clinical duties shall be in accordance with his/her credentialed privileges.
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The Outpatient Midlevel Provider shall practice within the Medical Staff Bylaws of the Cheyenne River Indian Health Service.
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Primary duty shall be to provide outpatient care in OPD.
Examines and diagnoses the health related conditions of individuals requesting care, refers individuals for consultation when appropriate, prescribes and carries out, or directs others in carrying out, appropriate therapy in conformance with approved Clinical Privileges.
Educates individuals in the nature of health related conditions, recommended therapy and in the general promotion of health and prevention of disease.
Documents consultations in the patient’s health care record.
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Implements, evaluates and is consulted on Outpatient procedures and instructions in accordance to their clinical privileges.
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Establishes inter-personal and intra-departmental relationships to enhance optimal patient care.
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Demonstrates competent and effective oral and written communication.
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Utilizes RPMS/EHR computer software/program for entering and signing of medical orders such as laboratory studies, and directly signing and dating radiological studies, etc.
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Obtains necessary information on patients seen in the Outpatient Department, such as medical records, x-ray films and reports, and pathology slides and reports and documents pertinent normal and abnormal test results in the patient’s medical record.
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Maintains familiarity and complies with hospital antiseptic policies and procedures.
Maintain familiarity and comply with all Federal, State, Indian Health Service, CMS regulations, and departmental regulation and requirements.
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Ensures a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.
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REFERRALS AND CONSULTS.
The provider shall follow IHS Purchased Referred Care regulations and policies when arranging for a referral or consult.
The Outpatient Midlevel Provider shall be required to consult with other specialty practitioners for consultative opinions and continuation of care.
The provider shall inform patients of the required referral or consult by indicating the specialty involved.
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PRESCRIPTIONS.
The provider shall use and follow the IHS formulary for prescriptions for all patients.
The formulary list is approved and maintained by the Cheyenne River IHS Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
Any drug not listed on the formulary must be approved by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
Hours (8) hour shifts, Monday through Friday – 5 days per week, 8:00 a.
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These shifts are subject to change at the discretion of the Clinical Director.
Regular Hours: Hours worked during a one-week period and equal to 40 hours in a one-week period.
Overtime Hours: Any hours worked over 40 hours in a one-week period.
On-Call: N/A, no on-call hours.
Work Flexibility: Because we are a health facility and there are compliance issues where coverage is mandatory, work schedules shall occasionally change.
As directed by the departmental supervisor, the contractor shall rotate into other duty sections as needed to support patient care.
Prairie Band Health Services is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.
In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 1 position.
Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B).
To be considered for employment with Indian Preference, documentation is required to be provided at time of application Requirements: General Requirements are listed below per specialty more information may be required Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
Nurse Practitioners shall be Nationally Certified by their respective National Professional Board and State Licensed Must have current Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) Certification of Education - copy of diploma or transcripts DEA Immunization records Ability to pass Federal Security Clearance Specialty Requirements: The Provider must have a minimum of 3 years of experience within Family Medicine/General Medicine within the past 36 months prior to provider beginning performance at Cheyenne River IHS.