Job Description

Dayton Physicians Network is looking to add a PRN Advanced Practice Provider to our independently owned Urology practice!

PRN Schedule & Coverage

This is a PRN position with coverage scheduled as needed based on departmental needs and provider availability.

• Office: 10-hour shifts typically 7:30am - 5:30pm at MVHS or MVHN
• Weekend: PRN coverage as needed when the primary weekend provider is on vacation. May include Friday call Saturday/Sunday morning inpatient rounds with call coverage afterward or a combination of day/night coverage at MVH.
• Overnight Weekday Call: PRN 6:00pm - 7:00am call shifts may be -person response is only required for emergencies or procedures as needed.
• Holidays: PRN day and/or night coverage as needed including inpatient rounding and call coverage at MVH.
• Support: A Urologist is always on call and available for backup.

Why work for Dayton Physicians Network

Summary:

The Advance Practice Provider (APP) is a non-exempt position responsible for providing Urologic patient care under direct Physician supervision. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assessing and diagnosing patients prescribing medications and treatments providing ongoing care and educating patients. This is an as-needed (PRN) position with variable days and hours rather than a fixed schedule. The APP may provide coverage in both the outpatient clinic and hospital settings depending on departmental needs. When providing hospital coverage the APP will serve as the initial point of contact for patient call and clinical concerns for after-hours calls. The APP works collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care across both outpatient and inpatient settings.

DPN Core Value Expectations:

The CARES model reflects the principles that guide our day-to-day behaviors; our decisions our actions and our relationships with each other and with the patients and families we serve. All DPN employees are expected to embrace and demonstrate the following:

• C OMPASSION: the patient is at the center of all we do
• A CCOUNTABILITY: we hold ourselves accountable for our actions
• R ESPECT: we show respect for others
• E XCELLENCE with Innovation: we strive for excellence in all we do
• S ERVICE through Collaboration: we provide service to our patients team members and community.

Additionally as DPN is a service-oriented organization All DPN employees are expected to embrace and demonstrate the following when interacting with patients employees and other customers:

• Smile make eye contact and greet with energy!
• Restate what you are hearing. Listen patiently and compassionately to complaints. Our patients and families are likely going through a difficult time. Irritability on their part is not about you.
• Give full attention. Turn away from the computer screen and face the person you are conversing with.
• Explain any potential delays in service and provide frequent updates.
• Empathize (feel empathy for someone)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness risk factors and family history psychosocial situation and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination;
• Determine tentative diagnosis and order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests;
• Consults with Physicians and other clinicians as an integral part of the clinical team to asses evaluate and address Urologic patient needs;

• Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws;

• Preparation and set up for urological procedures such as but not limited to Cystoscopy complex Foley placement continuous bladder irrigation placing and flushing 3-way catheters.

• Communicate with patient regarding medications treatments and discharge instructions as applicable.

• Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention;

• Communicates appropriate case management information to members of the clinical team;

• Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results diagnosis medications and treatment in written/computerized manner;

• Coordination of care for office patients. Field clinical phone calls and service as contact to patients and referring Physicians;

• Hospital Duties include being in-house to take consults and patient calls addressing any patient needs. As the provider on call must be available at the hospital in the event of an emergency such as difficult catheter placement CBI irrigation or acute patient care need. Will determine tentative diagnosis and order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests. Consults with Physicians and other clinicals as an integral part of the clinical team to assess evaluate and address Urologic patient needs

• Serves as first contact for after-hours patient calls as scheduled;

• Follow all health care privacy and safety rules and adhere to Dayton Physicians Core Values;

• Attendance and punctuality are essential requirements of this position to provide excellent customer service to both our internal and external stakeholders.

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not contain supervisory responsibilities.

Required Education and/ or Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited advanced nurse practitioner curriculum
• Current state license as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority
• Current CPR certification
• Current DEA license

General Skill Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word Excel and Outlook.
• Experience working with a Practice Management system.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential requirements of this position to provide excellent customer service to both our internal and external stakeholders.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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