Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner

At White House Clinics, we do health care differently. Our multi-disciplinary care teams incorporate the expertise of medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and care navigation professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care designed to help them achieve their health goals. While our work is fast-paced, our teams enjoy being able to work collaboratively to support patients.

Our Evening & Weekend access schedule creates an alternative work schedule which allows for 4-day weekends every other week, while extending access to care for health center patients. This Primary Care APRN position cares for patients in the Berea Primary Care Clinic located inside CHI - St. Joseph - Berea.

Schedule:

Week 1 Sun 10a-8p | Mon 10a-8p | Tues OFF | Wed 10a-8p | Thurs 10a-8p | Fri OFF | Sat OFF

Week 2 Sun OFF | Mon OFF | Tues 10a-8p | Wed 10a-8p | Thurs OFF | Fri 10a-8p | Sat 10a-8p

White House Clinics employees enjoy a competitive wage and robust benefit package including:

• Tax-Free Loan Repayment Opportunities
• Guaranteed Base Salary, Not Dependent on RVUs
• Quarterly Incentive Opportunities
• Employer Paid Health, Life & Disability Insurance
• 4 Weeks of PTO
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan with up to 4% Employer Match
• 1 Week Paid CE Time & Annual CE Expense Account
• And More!

At White House Clinics, we believe in providing our employees with opportunity for both personal and professional growth in a challenging and rewarding work environment. We recognize the contributions that each person makes to the team and value each person’s input as we work to deliver outstanding patient care.

BASIC FUNCTION

Nurse Practitioner provides primary care services, including assessing and managing patients in the clinic, following established standards and practices.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES

1. Performs a complete physical exam, obtains complete medical history and records findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
2. Conducts one on one patient teaching and education. Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention.
3. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
4. Participates in Quality Assurance activities and chart reviews.
5. Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition. NP agrees to keep current and accurate records in accordance with clinic medical protocol and is obligated to provide adequately detailed information to allow accurate and truthful coding of diagnosis and services provided.
6. Discusses case with Physician and other health professionals, when/as needed to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.
7. Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
8. Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
9. Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. Sutures minor lacerations.
10. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments.
11. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
12. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results. Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
13. Maintains patient confidentiality.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Reports to the Chief Medical Officer.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Nurse Practitioner may supervise as preceptor to a nurse practitioner student per organizational guidelines. Employee carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include instructing students; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

May require prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping, stretching, and lifting (generally not in excess of 50 pounds at a time). Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a medical or dental business office environment. Requires frequent contact with staff and the public. Frequently exposed to blood, toxic or caustic chemicals. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Work may be stressful at time.

WORKING HOURS

40+ hours/week. A position exempt from wage and hour laws, job may require work weeks in excess of forty hours and/or irregular schedule from time to time.

SALARY

Starting at $98,000, annually.

The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required in order to perform the work. The health center reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises. Additionally, this job description is not intended as an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and the Center continues to maintain its status as an at-will employer.