Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

About Start Corporation

Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.

Job Description

Our Thibodaux clinic is looking to hire a part-time Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, apply today!

Minimum Requirements 

• Advanced clinical license as a Nurse Practitioner  
• Be over 18 years of age 
• Possess a valid driver's license

Core Competencies

• Provides primary and/or behavioral health care services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment.  
• Prescribes and manages medications.  
• Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional  relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.  
• Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants. 
• Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a treatment plan.  
• Accurately identifies  risk and responds appropriately, and provides consultation to peers regarding high-risk situations and appropriate interventions.  
• Demonstrates advanced  knowledge of primary and behavioral health symptoms, diagnoses, interventions, and impact.  
• Maintains professional  boundaries and operates within ethical guidelines.  
• Knowledge of agency and community resources and referral processes. 

Job Duties / Skills Required 

• Provides clinic and community-based services as appropriate.  
• Provides effective, research-based recovery based services.  
• Establishes service plans and treatment goals based on accurate assessment and diagnosis.  
• Completes clinical documentation accurately and at the time of the services.  
• Fully utilizes approved electronic health record.  
• Collects data in the required format to comply with all funding sources, accreditation, or other regulatory agencies. 
• Coordinates referrals to other agencies and specialists as indicated by patient need. 
• Maintains a clear driving record  in order  to be able to drive company  vehicles when necessary.  
• Attends weekly and/or monthly staff meetings.  
• May assist with clinical consultation, clinical review, or auditing of clinical records. 
• Provides direct clinical services at the advanced, independent practitioner level using approved interventions and completing necessary documentation to receive payment from insurance companies, Medicaid, Medicare, etc.  
• Supervises other staff as directed.

Benefits 

N/a