Job description

As an organization we are committed to providing care as Patient Centered Medical Home. All employees are required to be aware of the organization’s practice of the NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home and the National Health Disparities’ Improvement Models.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Provides comprehensive health care to patients as indicated. This may include assessment and management of acute and chronic diseases and treatment of injuries.

· Performs complete physical exams and records findings.

· Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.

· Makes independent nursing judgments, collaborating with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.

· Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.

· Administers medications and injections.

· Counsels and educates patients and their families on issues of health maintenance, behavior, normal social and physical growth and development.

· Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.

· Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.

· Maintains and reviews patients’ records, charts, and other pertinent information.

· Provides telephone consultation, follow-up phone calls, and triage patient telephone calls.

· Appropriately triage and refer medical and surgical emergenices.

· Maintains the strictest confidentiality.

· Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.

· Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.

· Performs other duties as requested

Required Experience/Abilities/Competencies:

· At least two years of professional nursing experience in a primary care group practice/community health center setting required.

· Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and medical care to give and evaluate patient care.

· Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.

· Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.

· Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

· Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.

· Skill in taking medical history to assess medical condition and interpret findings.

· Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.

· 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 maintain quality control standards.

· Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

· Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.

· Ability to communicate clearly.

· At least three years of professional nursing experience in a primary care group practice/community health center setting required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $117,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Ob/Gyn

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• FQHC: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
• AOCNP (Preferred)
• DEA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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