Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum.

The Nurse Practitioner independently manages and coordinates patient care within the scope of licensure and applicable State and Federal regulations. This position combines clinical expertise, collaboration, patient education, and advocacy to help individuals achieve better health outcomes and navigate their healthcare journey with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Practice

• Manage and coordinate the overall care of assigned patients, providing comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based care.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic health conditions, including injuries, infections, diabetes, hypertension, and other medical concerns.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, clinical findings, and established standards of care.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within the NP's scope of practice and applicable prescribing authority.
• Monitor changes in patient condition and determine appropriate follow-up care, treatment modifications, referrals, or additional appointments.
• Provide patients and families with clear after-care instructions, ongoing care resources, and education regarding preventive health and prescribed treatments.
• Perform initial patient screenings, obtain comprehensive health histories, and conduct physical examinations.
• Facilitate new patient consultations and establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Perform invasive procedures and administer medications in accordance with established clinical standards and policies.
• Safely and effectively operate medical equipment and instruments.
• Order, conduct, analyze, and interpret diagnostic testing, including laboratory studies, X-rays, EKGs, and other appropriate diagnostic procedures.
• Provide high-quality, physician-level clinical care while adhering to agency policies, safety requirements, clinical standards, and productivity expectations.

Documentation & Care Coordination

• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date patient records at every encounter.
• Ensure medical records include current test results, immunizations, diagnoses, treatment plans, and relevant changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Make appropriate referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers when indicated.
• Help patients successfully transition between healthcare settings, including admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for patients and families navigating ongoing or complex healthcare needs.

Patient Education & Advocacy

• Provide counseling, guidance, and support to patients experiencing critical or complex health conditions.
• Educate patients and families using appropriate tools and resources to support informed healthcare decisions.
• Advocate for the needs, preferences, and well-being of individuals, families, groups, and communities.
• Promote preventive care, healthy behaviors, treatment adherence, and effective self-management.
• Support patients and families in understanding their conditions, treatment options, medications, and ongoing care needs.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide clinical oversight, delegation, and direction to RNs, LPNs, and Medical Assistants within applicable scopes of practice.
• Promote consistent use of established procedures, policies, clinical guidelines, and professional standards.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and patient-focused team environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a clinically skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner who combines strong medical knowledge with excellent communication and a genuine commitment to patient care.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated clinical judgment and strong medical aptitude.
• High level of compassion, empathy, and professionalism.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional and clinical boundaries.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently.
• Self-directed and proactive, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Proficiency with medical instruments and equipment.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and clinical documentation.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Current prescriptive authority.
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience .
• Current, active Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Ohio .
• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.

Essential Functions & Physical Demands

The physical requirements described below represent the demands an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Positional Requirements

• Driving in accordance with assigned job duties.
• Frequent standing and walking.
• Infrequent sitting.

Gross Mobility

• Rare lifting, climbing, or crawling.
• Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Frequent to constant reaching, bending, and handling.

Sensory Requirements

• Rare tasting and smelling.
• Infrequent use of color vision.
• Occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision.
• Frequent use of near and mid-range visual acuity and visual accommodation.
• Frequent to constant talking.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.