Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

Family Medicine NP opening in Roseburg, OR - Service Area: 110,000 - Located 70 miles from Eugene; 95 miles from MedfordPosition Details:Full-time, permanent positionFast-paced Family Practice Clinic seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to be a key player in our commitment to giving patients the best experience possible, while we provide them the highest quality patient care in our area.Responsibilities and Duties:Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Administer first-aid treatment and life-support care to sick or injured persons as directed by provider or by signed protocol.Obtain patient Äôs vital signs, medical history, and medications to determine the circumstances of their HPI and to administer emergency treatment if indicated.Contributes to assessing patient needs by collecting data, communicating, and recording data accurately in accordance with policy and procedure.Assesses the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.Observes records and reports to provider the patient's condition or injury. Conveys the treatment provided if performed under protocol delegation and reports any adverse reactions to drugs or treatment.Administers drugs, orally or by injection and performs intravenous procedures under a provider Äôs supervision and delegation in accordance with OSBN guidelines for LPNs & RNsSets up and assists for procedures such as pap/pelvic exams, lacerations repairs, I&D abscess, toenail removal, nasal cautery, etc. in accordance with one's personal scope of practice, under a provider's direction, delegation and/or supervision.Performs procedures such as suture removal, ear lavage, phlebotomy, splinting, wound care, urinary catheter placement / change ace wrap application, etc. in accordance with one's scope of practice, under a provider's direction, delegation and/or supervision.Performs in house lab procedures such as strep, mono, hemoccult, urine HCG, UA dips, etc. in accordance with one's scope of practice, under a provider's direction, delegation and/or supervision.Assists and cares for others by providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers and patients.Gathers pertinent information by observing, receiving, and requesting information from all relevant sources such as pharmacy, PCP, specialty offices, ED notes and family members.Must understand how to operate maneuver and navigate, mechanized equipment such as EKG, AED, ZOLL, bladder-scanner, ultrasound etc.Ensure equipment is maintained in a safe and clean manner and that cleaning and controls are performed per manufacturers guidelines to ensure accurate results.Must seek to understand and perform all essential duties and skills performed by MA Äôs in the Family Practice setting.Learns all internal flow systems to sustain a smooth, timely flow of patients throughout their visit to expedite patient care.Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work environment for patients and staff in accordance with the standards put forth by EFM policy.Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures. Accurately and completely document known allergiesParticipates and promotes the economical utilization of supplies.Minimizes non-productive time and fills slow periods with activities that meets the future needs of EFM i.e., stocking, copying, organizing, cleaning, etc.Assists and supports the clinic providers by being a presence on the floor who can intervene and correct patient care issues that are presented by the providers.Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with other staff and other EFM departments by encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.Understands that it is the certificate holder or licensees Äô responsibility to work within the parameters of the certificate holder or licensees Äô legal scope of practice.Triages, prioritizes, and executes emergent patient interventions by direct care or by delegation. Qualifications and Skills:Graduated from an accredited Nursing schoolValid LPN license and BLS certificate.2-5 years Äô experience in a Medical SettingAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingAdminister medications accordingly as directed by the providerAssess patient needs and document accuratelySet priorities for nursing action in a sequence according to patient needsCommunicate with the provider and other nurses and team members to ensure the patients well beingTeach patient appropriate health information and share written informational materialMaintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment for patient and staff according to policy and proceduresParticipate in economical utilization of suppliesEnsure equipment is maintained in a safe and clean mannerMinimize non-productive time and fill slow periods with activities that will enable you to prepare to meet the future needs of EFM.Physical requirements:Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms.The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch.May be exposed to patients with infectious diseases.Must be able to lift up to 15 - 25 pounds at times. The culture and values are every employee Äôs responsibility: The needs of our patient come first S.P.I.R.I.T:StewardshipPatient & Population Focused Health CareIntegrityRespectInnovationTeamworkBenefits:Health, Dental, Vision benefitsLife Insurance401k with a company match up to 6%Paid Time OffLocation:Southern Oregon has mild pleasant weather with an hour drive to access the ocean beaches to the west and mountains for hiking and skiing to the east. The North Umpqua River which runs through our town is world famous for its fly fishing, hiking trails and waterfalls. Roseburg, where our main clinics are located, is a town of about 25,000. We have surrounding small towns and unincorporated farming communities such that the population we serve is 110,000.1 hour south of Eugene and 1 hour north of the Medford/Ashland area.Excellence in shopping, University of Oregon sports, Broadway and Shakespearian plays, concerts, and a large assortment of cultural events are accessible.