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SCHEDULE

FTE: 1.0

Qualifications for a PA

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ Education, Experience, and Training

+ Must be a graduate of an approved Physician Assistant program and successfully complete the NCCPA exam.

+ Must possess current Iowa Physician Assistant License.

+ Must possess a current DEA registration and State of Iowa Controlled Substances Act registration.

+ Must possess Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree plus three years of directly related clinical experience.

+ Must possess Master’s Degree if practicing in an outreach clinic or off-site satellite location.

+ Previous experience as a Physician Assistant in a clinical setting preferred.

+ Must possess the ability to function independently under general guidance of the supervising Physician and the policies and procedures of the institution.

+ Must possess and demonstrate critical thinking skills.

+ Must maintain emotional stability in emergency situations.

+ Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.

+ Must possess valid certifications as determined by hospital privilege delineation.

+ Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.

+ Physical Requirements

+ Sitting – Approximately 25% of shift.

+ Standing – Approximately 50% of shift.

+ Walking – Approximately 25% of shift.

+ Lifting – Approximately 25 pounds.

+ Twisting – Infrequent.

+ Bending – Infrequent.

+ Squat/Kneel – Not a requirement.

Requirements for CNM, NP

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ Education, Experience, and Training

+ Iowa Board of Nursing Certification as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the Specialty of Certified Nurse Midwife is required.

+ Must possess current Iowa Registered Nurse and Advance Practice Nurse License or be able to become licensed.

+ Must possess Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree plus directly related clinical experience.

+ Previous experience as Certified Nurse Midwife in a clinical setting preferred.

+ Must possess the ability to function independently under general guidance of the supervising Physician and the policies and procedures of the institution.

+ Must possess and demonstrate critical thinking skills.

+ Must maintain emotional stability in emergency situations.

+ Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.

+ Must possess valid certifications as determined by hospital privilege delineation.

+ Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.

+ Physical Requirements

+ Sitting – Approximately 25% of shift.

+ Standing – Approximately 50% of shift.

+ Walking – Approximately 25% of shift.

+ Lifting – Approximately 25 pounds.

+ Twisting – Infrequent.

+ Bending – Infrequent.

+ Squat/Kneel – Not a requirement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

+ May come in contact with hazardous chemicals or treatment modalities.

+ The possibility exists of exposure to communicable disease due to working in a healthcare environment.

+ Involvement in patient care may result in unavoidable work-related illnesses.