STG International, Inc., a leading provider of contract staffing services in the government healthcare and human capital sectors, is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Manager position to support services on a potential contract located in Scottsbluff, NE.
The Nurse Practitioner will likely serve as the clinic Nurse Manager.
This contract is in support of a new Community Based Outpatient Clinic that will be funded through the Veterans Administration.
STG International, Inc. is in an active bidding process and position availability is contingent upon STG being awarded the contract.
The general duty attic, NP is to provide professional clinical services under the direction of the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Primary Care Provider (PCP). These duties include:
(NOTE: Many of these duties may not be applicable as the PCP's main responsibility will be to see patients and the NP's main responsibility will be to serve as the Clinic Manager in managing/coordinating the CBOC's day-to-day activity).
- Working under direct supervision of a physician in accordance with state and federal guidelines and rules.
- Providing primacy and preventive medical care to meet the needs (physical, mental, and emotional) of patients under a limited scope of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and within his/her skills and training.
- Providing medical patient care to the scope and standards of practice established by a nationally recognized credentialing organization representing Nurse Practitioners.
- Functioning within the scope of practice of the state Nurse Practice Act (NPA) and state Medical Practice Act.
- Emphasizing wellness, prevention, and early detection.
- Supervising support staff in delivery of care to patients.
- Maintaining universal precautions and infection control practices.
- Providing smooth and timely flow of patients in accordance with the VA's access standards and triage protocol.
- Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assisting during respiratory and cardiac arrest procedures.
- Setting up and operating therapeutic and emergency equipment, including monitor, electrocardiogram (EKG), oxygen, automatic electronic defibrillator (AED) and portable suction.
- Obtaining patient history on new and follow-up and record appropriate findings.
- Performing initial and periodic physical examinations within limits of privileges and record findings.
- Ordering diagnostic tests according to the chief complaint, physical and emotional/mental findings and symptoms.
- Demonstrating the knowledge of pharmacology.
- Prescribing and administering medication within limits of privileges and state and federal regulations.
- Performing a range of' nursing procedures, including dressing changes, suture removal, oxygen administration, wound irrigations, catheterizations, and venipunctures (as applicable).
- Recommending and following up on laboratory tests and specialized diagnostic procedures, as deemed necessary.
- Preparing, performing, and scheduling patients for laboratory procedures by providing information and instruction.
- Performing and/or scheduling special diagnostic tests or procedures under the direction of the PCP.
- Documenting all pertinent patient information in the medical records and Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA) to demonstrate quality care delivery and promote continuity of care.
- Keeping the VISTA clinic reminder tracking system current for each enrolled patient.
- Assisting in scheduling patients for initial and follow-up appointments in accordance with the VA's access standards and the patient's medical necessity.
- Keeping patients informed of their plan of care, including lab and diagnostic test results as needed.
- Providing health educational materials, resources and education to patients and their families for informational purposes and in accordance to their need and learning capacity.
- Assisting the Registered Nurse (RN)/C00C Manager to ensure all patient information on access/wait time documentation is complete and accurate.
- Assisting the RN/CHOC Manager to ensure all patient information on electronic encounter documentation is complete and accurate.
- Complying with all Federal, state, local, Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Veteran Affairs, and Subcontractor safety and operational regulations, directives and standards.
- Participating in the ongoing Performance Improvement Program between it’s Subcontractor(s), and the VAMC.
- Ensuring that all required reports and clinical information is completed in an accurate, timely and complete fashion.
- Participating in staff development programs.
- Performing, under the PCP's supervision, administrative and clerical duties.
- Performing other clinical duties assigned by the PCP within limits of privileges.
- Maintaining confidentiality of all information and supporting patients' privacy, rights, and safety.
- Management/coordination of the CBOC's day-to-day activity.
- Ensuring all patient information on encounter forms are completed an accurate.
- Acting as a liaison for the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC),
- Performing other work-related duties as assigned.
STG International, Inc. (STG) is a dynamic professional services company dedicated to providing the following leading-edge services to our government and military clientele:
Medical Staffing Service - Human Resource Services and System Solution - Management and Data Resources Consulting Services - Professional and Administrative Services.
Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, STG was founded in 1997 to provide high quality management and technical services to federal clients. Previously certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a woman- owned, minority business, STG is a financially sound organization poised for continued success, as is evidence by the company’s exponential growth in recent years.
STG International offers an outstanding benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a generous PTO policy. STG International is an EEO compliant organization.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience within the past three (3) years as a Nurse Practitioner in a related area of patient care (i.e. Family Practice and/or Women’s Health).
- Previous Medical-Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), or Emergency Room (ER) experience is preferred. One (1) year of management experience encouraged.
NOTE: The Nurse Practitioner must be interested and proficient in both Women's Health and Family Practice. Although this is an outpatient clinic, the Primary Care Physician will address the following essential women's health components: pelvic/breast exams, contraception, osteoporosis, menopause, pelvic pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, sexually transmitted disease management, breast and cervical cancer screening and prevention, and screening for a history of sexual trauma.
Scottsbluff, NE, US.
