Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)

Job description

• Works as part of a team, using a participatory style of service delivery, to provide quality nursing care to all EHFM clinic patients.
• Documents and maintains health care records in EHFM’s electronic medical record system.
• Initiates a comprehensive, ongoing identification of patient needs in order to develop and implement a plan of services and advocacy for that patient under the direction of the Clinic Director.
• Follows case management plans and procedures per EHFM’s Administrative and Clinical policy and procedures manual.
• Serves as the primary provider. Provides patient diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up under the supervision of one or more physicians.
• Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues of the population in the practice while administering quality patient care.
• Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral.
• Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.
• Educates patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
• Maintains legible, accurate, and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with EHFM procedures and state regulatory standards.
• Facilitates evaluation of records by physician(s), peers, and Quality and Standards according to protocols, and receives and implements constructive directives.
• Utilizes new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or "hands-on training" and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice.
• Obtains complete and accurate medical histories and provides patient education.

* Recent graduates are eligible to participate in our Nurse Residency Program.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call - Rotates on a weekly basis

Weekly schedule:

• Ideally Monday- Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m but there is flexibility (30 hours and up is considered full-time)
• Four 10 hour shifts / week or five 8 hour shifts per week
• No weekends

Work setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient
• Adult Medicine (patients over 18)
• Support Staff: LPNs and medical assistants
• Federally Qualified Health Center

Experience:

• 3 years experience as a Nurse required
• Willing to accept new grad or Board Eligible Nurse Practitioner

License/Certification:

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Required)
• DEA Certification (Required)
• Infection Control Certification (Required)