Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner / Physician’s Assistant – School Based provides professional comprehensive primary medical care to SCHC patients in the school-based clinics under the supervision of the CMO / Medical Director. The mid-level provider works with other healthcare team members to provide quality patient-centered care in an integrated healthcare setting. In particular, we are seeking a nurse practitioner to support our School-Based Health program.

Note: This role will work in the Center/clinic when the schools are closed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtains history and performs physical examination to determine a diagnosis and treatment plan in accordance with established procedures and policies. Requisitions lab tests and x-ray’s, writes prescriptions and makes referrals as deemed appropriate
• Delegates patient care responsibilities that fall under the scope of other healthcare team members to those individuals (nurse, medical assistant, other clinical or administration staff)
• Assesses, treats and manages specific illnesses and conditions according to medical regimens, utilizing established protocols
• Consults and works collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers to develop effective treatment plans. Provides direction to other personnel and reviews medical records to verify that each patient’s care plan and medical needs are being met
• Provides referral for hospitalization, tests or specialty consultations
• Provides follow-up care for patients. Ensures continuity of patient and family care by exchanging information and cooperating with other community healthcare agencies, hospitals and healthcare providers
• Counsels patients and/or families concerning physical and developmental well-being, defining each individuals needs and problems
• Develops and implements plans for counseling and teaching patients and/or families in the prevention of disease and health maintenance
• Attends staff meetings and provider meetings, and maintains involvement with SCHC committees to ensure quality of care for patients; participates in development and/or revisions of healthcare protocols; participates in peer review and performance evaluations
• Participates in quality improvement activities
• Strong alignment with SCHC Mission and demonstrates behaviors aligned with SCHC Core Values
• Other duties as necessary to ensure successful attainment of SCHC goals and objectives

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant program
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License / Physician Assistant license in the state of Kentucky
• One year of professional midlevel experience, preferably in a clinic setting with vulnerable and/or diverse population
• CPR/BLS Certificate
• Previous professional experience working with pediatrics is strongly preferred.
• Attend/complete CME annually as directed by the Kentucky State Board of Licensure
• Knowledge of professional theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
• Skill in applying the principles, methods and techniques to provide on-going patient care
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records and writing reports
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public
• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of community needs and initiatives and/or experience working in a community health setting
• Preferred knowledge of local and regional resources for low-income and at-risk populations
• Respect for and appreciation of diversity

Working Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in SCHC clinics, school clinics, an office environment and community
• Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. Contact may involve dealing with sick persons.
• Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighting up to 30 pounds. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours
• Local travel may be required to attend meetings or visit other SCHC clinics
• Out-of-town travel may be necessary for conferences and other learning opportunities

Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center (SCHC) is a 501(c)3 Federally Qualified Health Center located in the Shawnee Neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. SCHC seeks to transform the community by sharing the love of Christ in word and deed, to facilitate community development and holistic healthcare through the empowerment of the residents in the community.