Nurse Practitioner
3 weeks ago
Family Nurse Practitioner
Reports To:
Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
FLSA
Status:
Exempt
Status:
Full-time hours/week, schedule varies)
Salary:
Commensurable with Experience
Purpose:
Under the guidance of a Health Center physician, the Nurse Practitioner is primarily responsible for providing comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care, and health maintenance.
The Nurse Practitioner is expected to be familiar with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Virginia Community Healthcare Association and work collaboratively to achieve them.
The Nurse Practitioner may be directed by the CMO to perform other duties in accordance with funding agencies' requirements, contractual agreements, as well as policies, procedures, and protocols established by the Health Centers Board of Directors.
Job Duties:
Provide high-quality patient care and assume responsibility for the quality of care provided to all patients.
Obtain health histories and perform physical examinations to diagnose and direct counseling for each patient on a plan for treatment.
Prescribe medication in accordance with Virginia statute, Health Center policies, and professional practice guidelines.
Arrange referrals for patients requiring services not offered at the Health Center.
Review incoming reports (e.g., lab, x-ray), sign, date, and follow-up in a timely manner and in accordance with Health Center policies.
Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs in the Health Center service area as assigned by the CMO.
Comply with the Health Center Infection Control plan, which includes personally utilizing universal precautions. Ensure compliance by support staff.Diagnose and treat a wide range of pediatric and adult acute and chronic diseases and injuries, including conditions of the skin, pulmonary system, head, gastrointestinal system, musculoskeletal system, ears, genitourinary system, nose, reproductive systems, throat, lymphatic system, neck, central nervous system, cardiovascular system, endocrine system, psychiatric and behavioral health.
Adhere to the highest standards of medical practice, ethics, and professionalism at all times.
Assist the CMO and Chief Medical Quality Officer (CMQO) in establishing medical policies; quality improvement procedures; and evaluating current practices, policies, and procedures.
Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical meetings.Assist the CMO in designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for Health Center patients and clinical staff.
Provide direction, training, and guidance to the assigned clinical support team.
Recommend changes in all clinical areas, and/or in general areas to improve patient flow, medical records, billing practices, and appointment practices.
Adhere to UDS productivity standards and meet at least the minimum requirement.Perform duties as required by funding agencies to carry out contractual agreements and/or as established by Health Center management and Board of Directors.
Must become familiar with Federal and State rules, regulations, and practices in a Community Health Center.Must become familiar with Federal and State health care program requirements and assist in carrying out these programs.
Promote the Health Centers mission statement.
Provide direct patient care and serve in rotation for after-hours call system.
Supervise students in training at the Health Center, as assigned by the CMO.
Qualifications:
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure
Current Nurse Practitioner certification in specialty area, if applicable.
Current CNOR/CRNFA certification, if applicable.
Current D.E.A. certificate
Insurability (malpractice)
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
Advanced Life Support certificate and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support certificate.
Skills:
Extensive experience with and dedication to serving vulnerable populations.
Ability to relate to the public regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.I understand that this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required.
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