Advanced Practice Provider - Primary Care at busy Richmond Heights practice location - Full Time
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
As a Family Nurse Practitioner at SSM Health in Richmond
Heights, Missouri, you will play a vital role in delivering
comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages within
a collaborative healthcare team. You will provide personalized,
evidence-based care focused on promoting health and preventing
disease in our community. Key Responsibilities: Patient Assessment
and Management: Conduct thorough assessments, including medical
history reviews and physical examinations, to diagnose and treat
acute and chronic health conditions in patients of all ages.
Primary Care Services: Provide a full spectrum of primary care
services, including health promotion, disease prevention, routine
screenings, vaccinations, and management of common illnesses and
injuries. Chronic Disease Management: Develop individualized
treatment plans for patients with chronic diseases such as
diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and COPD. Monitor disease
progression, adjust treatment regimens, and educate patients on
self-management strategies. Patient Education: Empower patients and
families by providing comprehensive education on health
maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options. Address
questions, concerns, and health-related inquiries to promote
informed decision-making and adherence to care plans. Collaborative
Care: Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers,
nurses, and allied health professionals to coordinate patient care
across multiple disciplines and healthcare settings. Facilitate
referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers as needed.
Electronic Health Records (EHR) Documentation: Maintain accurate
and timely documentation of patient encounters, treatment plans,
and follow-up care using electronic health record systems in
compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives
and clinical audits to enhance the delivery of primary care
services, optimize patient outcomes, and ensure adherence to
clinical practice guidelines. Qualifications:
Keywords: SSM Health, Saint Charles , Advanced Practice Provider - Primary Care at busy Richmond Heights practice location - Full Time , Other , Saint Louis, Missouri
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