Nurse Practitioner

OVERVIEW: Under direction of the Medical Director, provides professional medical services in the community health center. DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs physical examinations of new and existing patients and determines x-ray examinations and clinical laboratory tests required. Interprets examination findings and test results, and implements treatment plans. Prepares and reviews case histories and obtains data through interviews. Provides, comprehensive health maintenance and medical care to the entire family unit, to include preventive medicine, behavioral sciences, and community health. Collaborates with other providers of Health Center patient’s outpatient and inpatient care and services. Participates in on-site clinical procedures according to training and demonstrated ability. Determines need for consultation and assists in medical care treatment provided at the direction of other specialists. Instructs other health care providers and non-medical personnel in a variety of health related topics, including first-aid measures, basic and advanced cardiac life support, and health care maintenance. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the principles and practice of preventive medicine. Knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to medicine and to community health centers. Knowledge of the structure and function of community health centers. Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients and the public. Basic understanding of health clinic processes and operations. Understanding of Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) processes and operations (preferred). Basic computer knowledge and skills, utilization of hardware and software MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing Graduation of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program Current Nurse Practitioner Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine State of Michigan Medical licensure Current DEA registration and Controlled Substances licensure (preferred) Basic Life Support (BLS) (or within 3 months of hire) Work Experience 3 - 5 years clinical experience in the practice of Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Experience with an FQHC or outpatient medical facility preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr