Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant | ENT and Audiology | Beacon Medical Group at Beacon Health Systems in South Bend, Indiana

Job Description:

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  JOB SUMMARY
  
  • Reports clinically to the Practice Site Physician(s) and administratively to the Practice Manager/Director. Under the direction of the physician(s) is responsible for the coordination and delivery of care for Beacon Health System patients. Assists the physician in the global management of patient care in pre-, intra- and post-operative settings.
    
    
  
  


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  MISSION & VISION
  
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    Mission: To enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of the communities we serve as the community's provider of outstanding quality, superior value and comprehensive health care services.

    Vision: Our vision is to achieve:
    

    
    
    
    
    • Innovative health care and well-being services of the highest quality at the greatest value
      
      
    
    
    • Easy access and convenience
      
      
    
    
    • Outstanding patient experiences
      
      
    
    
    • Ongoing education involving physicians, patients and the community
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  


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  JOB SPECIFICATIONS
  
  
  
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    Education and Experience
    
    • The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. A valid and current RN license in the state of Indiana is required. The successful completion of a nurse practitioner program with applicable national certification is required. Two years of clinical nursing experience in practice area and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner six month internship for new graduates or comparable experience is required. Master of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred. Attainment of prescriptive authority or successful completion of applicable course work and pass state board exam to obtain prescriptive authority within six months of hire date.
      
      
    
    
  
  
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    Knowledge & Skills
    
    
    
    • Requires thorough and complete understanding of medical care practices, policies and procedures in order to function in area of specialty.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates high level of analytical ability necessary to assess patients and evaluate services rendered.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates well developed interpersonal skills necessary to interact in a professional manner with patients and families, physicians and other health care professionals.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to disseminate information in a clear, concise manner.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates ability to function within legal boundaries of a Nurse Practitioner and utilize knowledge of governing statues and rules.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
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    Working Conditions
    
    • Works in a clinic and hospital environment with some exposure to biohazards.
      
      
    
    
  
  
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    Physical Demands
    
    • Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.