Opportunity Details
Family Medicine APRN/PA
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Organization Overview, Mission, Vision and Values
Organization Overview, Mission, Vision and Values
Washington Regional Medical System (the “System”) is our region’s only locally governed, community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system. The System includes a 425-bed acute care hospital known as Washington Regional Medical Center (the “Hospital”) which is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Hospital is supported by the System- including primary, specialty and urgent care operations - that span across Northwest Arkansas into Harrison and Eureka Springs. Being heavily supported and invested in our community makes Washington Regional a unique employer, encouraging staff to give back to the community in which we live and work … and give back to each other.
Washington Regional Mission, Vision and Values prove to be a firm foundation and inspiration from which we fulfill our purpose.
Mission: Washington Regional is committed to improving the health of people in communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention and wellness education.
Vision: To be the leading healthcare system in Northwest Arkansas --- the best place to receive care and the best place to give care.
Values: To treat others – patients and their families, visitors, physicians, and each other – as we would want to be treated.
Position Summary
The role of the Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner Registered Nurse reports to the Clinic Manager in partnership with the Clinic Physician. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care, assisting physicians with procedures, and assisting with front office duties, as needed.
The role of the Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner Registered Nurse reports to the Clinic Manager in partnership with the Clinic Physician. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care, assisting physicians with procedures, and assisting with front office duties, as needed.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses
- Order and perform diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests
- Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary
- Prescribe and dispense medications
- Document medical information of patients and maintain electronic medical records
- Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors
- Request consultation or referral with other health care providers, such as physicians and clinics
- Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends, and support research projects
Qualifications
- Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Family nurse practitioner or Physician Assistants program
- Licensure and Certifications: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License and CPR, required. National certification, required
- Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in a previous clinical nursing role, required.
- Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.
Washington Regional recently honored with being ranked #1 hospital in the state by US News & World Report for the 4th consecutive year.
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APN , Family Medicine
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3215 N. North Hills Blvd.,Fayetteville, Arkansas,72703 | Washington Regional Medical Center| Posted Sunday, July 21, 2024
