Advanced Practice Provider - Urgent Care

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Job description

Position Overview :
Join St. Charles Health System as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Urgent Care, providing compassionate, efficient care for minor emergencies and acute illnesses at our St. Charles Urgent Care Centers . Working in collaboration with our team of Physicians, APPs in this role support patients at multiple Central Oregon locations, including Bend , La Pine , and Prineville . Responsibilities include patient assessment, stabilization of urgent conditions, and minor procedures such as laceration repair, abscess drainage, fracture management, and diagnostic imaging review. Lab and X-ray services are fully integrated, allowing APPs to provide rapid care to all patients presenting with an Emergency Severity Index (ESI) of 3, 4, or 5.

Work Schedule :
Shift-based model with 153 twelve-hour shifts per calendar year for a 1.0 FTE.
Shifts are scheduled at multiple Urgent Care locations, allowing for rotation among sites and flexibility in work location.

Call Expectation :
No on-call requirements; however, APPs are expected to cover 95% of scheduled shifts, ensuring that clinics maintain full staffing and patient coverage.

Primary Practice Locations :
St. Charles Urgent Care at SE Coombs Place, Bend, OR
St. Charles Urgent Care at Huntington Road, La Pine, OR
St. Charles Urgent Care at SE Combs Road, Prineville, OR

Essential Functions and Duties :

Clinical Responsibilities:
Patient Care : Provide rapid and efficient care for minor injuries and illnesses, utilizing evidence-based Urgent Care practices.
Diagnosis and Treatment : Perform and document examinations, interpret x-rays and lab results, calculate medication dosages, and manage minor medical conditions.
Stabilization and Referral : Stabilize patients requiring a higher level of care and coordinate appropriate transfers.
Procedures : Perform laceration repair, abscess drainage, fracture management, and other minor urgent care procedures.
Patient Education : Counsel patients on health maintenance, preventative care, and treatment goals.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration : Work closely with the urgent care team, primary care, and emergency care providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Administrative Responsibilities:
Documentation and Billing : Accurately document all care provided in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to ensure timely and accurate billing.
Compliance and Training : Maintain compliance with St. Charles Health System's policies and regulatory standards and complete assigned Computer Based Learning (CBL) modules.
Continuous Improvement : Participate in Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) and other initiatives to promote continuous improvement across SCHS facilities.

Behavioral Expectations:
Patient-Centered Care : Foster a caring environment by actively listening, using skillful communication, and meeting patients' needs with compassion and respect.
Professionalism : Conduct all interactions with the utmost professionalism, adhering to SCHS's mission, values, and confidentiality standards.
Team Collaboration : Serve as a leader and collaborative team member, supporting Urgent Care's goal of providing high-quality care to the Central Oregon community.

Education, Licensure, and Certification :
Required : Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program. Possess current and unrestricted PA or NP licensure with applicable NCCPA, AANC, NCC, or AANP certification.
Certifications : Maintain current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Preferred : Oregon licensure and registration of a Federal DEA number in Oregon.

Experience :
Required : Experience with EMR, strong written and verbal communication, and teamwork abilities.
Preferred : Two or more years in Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, or Primary Care, with experience managing acute care patients. Familiarity with Epic EMR is a plus.

Why Join St. Charles Health System in Central Oregon?
With locations in Bend, La Pine, and Prineville , St. Charles Health System provides a dynamic work environment rooted in compassion and dedicated to building a healthier community. Bend, nestled in the heart of Central Oregon , offers an unmatched quality of life with scenic landscapes, year-round outdoor activities, and a thriving community that values wellness and work-life balance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $134,566.00 - $154,751.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Urgent Care
Schedule:
12 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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