Physician Assistant or Nurse Nurse Practitioner

Scope of Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Provide medical treatment and primary care to patients in collaboration with and under the supervision of RHC physicians
• Ensure continuity of care including evaluation, early detection, ongoing management and treatment referral.
• Obtain patient history to assess status
• Perform physical examination, routine pap and pelvic exams, breast exam
• Order and review test results
• Make judgment regarding health status and treatment needs
• Develop care/treatment plan with patient and family
• Provide health education and counseling concerning preventive health care, diet, medication, therapeutic treatments, chronic      disease, etc.
• Maintain appropriate medical records
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with RHC policy and any other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Work as a member of health professional team
• Knowledge of state and federal laws regulating medical profession
• Knowledge of Raphael Health Center policies and procedures
• Assist in scheduling and orienting student and/or volunteer staff
• Attend regularly scheduled staff and provider meetings.
• Treat patients, visitors and coworkers with respect and dignity
• Commit to and ensure work is operating in a manner consistent to the Raphael Health Center mission
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelors of Science from an accredited University
• Current Indiana license as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• Annual CPR certification
• Training and experience in family practice 
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of behavioral concepts, specialty treatment and community resources 
• Completion of MSN degree