Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides high-quality, patient-centered primary care services to a diverse population, including individuals with special healthcare needs. The NP practices in accordance with state regulations, FQHC standards, and within the defined scope of practice, collaborating with physicians, behavioral health providers, and other members of the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments including medical history, physical exams, and psychosocial evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medications and administer injections as authorized.
• Make referrals to specialists and community resources as appropriate.
• Provide patient education and counseling on health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment adherence.
• Evaluate effectiveness of treatments and adjust care plans as needed.
• Triage and respond to patient phone calls and medical inquiries.
• Manage urgent and emergent medical situations within the scope of practice.

Collaboration and Advocacy

• Collaborate closely with designated physicians, behavioral health providers, and other clinical staff.
• Advocate for patient needs within the organization and the community.
• Participate in team-based care planning and case discussions.

Professional Responsibilities

• Function independently within the NP scope of practice.
• Maintain flexibility to work varying schedules as required by patient and organizational needs.
• Participate in staff meetings, clinical trainings, quality improvement activities, and continuing education initiatives.
• Engage in data collection, interpretation, and integration for quality assurance and reporting purposes.

Qualifications

• Active State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred, unless grandfathered.
• Board certification in applicable NP specialty.
• Minimum of two (2) years of primary care experience preferred but not required.
• Prescriptive authority and current BLS certification.
• Experience in an FQHC or community health setting preferred.

Physical Demands

The Nurse Practitioner must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. This includes standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching during patient care; lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds; using hands and fingers for clinical procedures and equipment; seeing, hearing, and communicating effectively with patients and staff; and working safely in clinical environments that may include exposure to bodily fluids, chemicals, or communicable diseases. The NP must also be able to respond quickly in emergent situations, including performing urgent interventions as needed.