Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Overview

A growing value-based primary care organization is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner to join a collaborative outpatient clinic in Hammond, Indiana.

This practice model focuses on delivering high-quality care to Medicare and geriatric patient populations through smaller patient panels, longer appointment times, and a strong interdisciplinary support team.

Providers benefit from a team-based care environment designed to improve outcomes while reducing provider burnout.

Position Highlights

• Monday Friday schedule
• Clinic hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
• 40 hours per week
• Outpatient primary care setting
• Patient visits scheduled 30 minutes each
• Patient panel capped at 450 patients per provider
• Minimal call (shared statewide rotation)

Practice Model

This organization operates under a value-based care model , emphasizing preventative care, chronic disease management, and improved patient outcomes rather than high patient volume.

Key focus areas include:

• Preventative medicine
• Chronic disease management
• Medicare population health
• Coordinated interdisciplinary care

Clinical Support

Providers work within a strong collaborative care model including:

• Dedicated Medical Assistant (MA)
• Dedicated Medical Scribe
• Shared Registered Nurse support (1 RN per 2 3 providers)
• Collaborative physician and APP care teams

This structure allows providers to focus on patient care rather than administrative burden.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
• Conduct preventative care visits and wellness exams
• Develop treatment plans and coordinate follow-up care
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Document encounters using Epic EMR

Requirements

• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology NP
• Board Certified (ANCC or AANP)
• Active Indiana NP license
• Active DEA license
• Experience in primary care, internal medicine, geriatrics, or family medicine preferred

New graduates may be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive and determined based on experience .

Benefits may include:

• Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid malpractice coverage
• CME allowance
• Paid time off
• Employee wellness programs
• Employee stock purchase options

Additional Information

• Structured 8-week orientation program
• Credentialing timeline approximately 60 days