Nurse Practitioner

Valley Healthcare System (VHcS), Inc., formerly known as Community Health Center of South Columbus, has been providing medical, dental, outreach, behavioral health, and pharmacy services since August 1994. Originally a small service in the Baker Village community of South Columbus, we have grown to serve residents from the Chattahoochee Valley region and beyond.

Position Summary

Our company is growing rapidly and we are currently in search of providers to help our growing families! We are looking for an experienced provider who is passionate about caring for patients and treating their medical needs. As a Family Practice Physician you will perform exams and procedures, counsel patients, and treat patients throughout their lifetime.

The Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) is a registered nurse with special knowledge and skills in health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, physical and psychosocial assessment, and management of health and illness in family practice specialty. The CNP is a primary health care provider who functions in collaborative relationship with qualified physicians within the framework of jointly approved protocols. The CNP maintains responsibility and accountability for actions within this advanced-practice role including prescribing and providing care and making referrals as appropriate.

For a limited time, this position offers a $10,000.00 sign-on bonus to qualified candidates.

The authority and duties of the Certified Nurse Practitioner shall include but not be limited to:

• Obtains a complete health and psychosocial assessment that includes health history and physical examination; records findings in a systematic, accurate, and succinct form.
• Implements treatment regimens for acute and chronically ill patients according to established protocols.
• Recalls patients and provides information to the patient and his/her family about diagnosis or plan of therapy following physician-nurse appraisal.
• Orders, performs, and interprets routine laboratory tests and X-ray reports for normalcy.
• Provides assessment, education, and management of individuals/families in family planning.
• Develops and implements plans for health promotion and health maintenance, including plans for disease prevention and provision of health education and counseling.
• Co-manages care for patients with selected health complications, in collaboration with the physician.
• Participates in promoting VHcS programs through the performance of off-site health screening.
• Attends in-services and training, participates in team conferences, quality councils and peer review of medical record audits, as necessary.
• Carries out many procedures exercising independent judgment.
• Develops and periodically reviews protocols guiding collaborative practice.
• Nurse Practitioner’s annual encounter rate at the Center must exceed the minimum productivity standards.
• Nurse Practitioner may travel between all VHcS locations to perform services if needed.
• Performing pelvic, vaginal, and breast exams.
• Providing Pap smears, STI testing, and contraceptive counseling.
• Educating on menstrual health, menopause, and sexual health.
• Diagnosing and treating common gynecological issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Master of Science Degree in Nursing. Successful completion of an advanced nurse practitioner education program, accepted by the American Nurses' Association, the Nurses' Association of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, or the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associate and Practitioners. Holds a certificate as a nurse practitioner in a specialty area of nursing one of the above certifying agents Holds a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Georgia and Alabama. Has a minimum of two years of related clinical nursing experience.

• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology and management of acute and chronic patient/family problems.
• High level of analytic ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail.
• Substantial interpersonal skills necessary to instruct patients and their families and to collaborate with health team members and to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, comprehend and transmit detailed instruction, in order to plan and perform job duties.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to details; also, ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently, as well as schedule and produce in a timely manner.
• High degree of integrity to keep confidential all information related to patient health care.
• Experience in community health is a plus

Evaluation Criteria

Performance is evaluated by the Chief Medical Officer in accordance with center policies. Criteria include clinical competence, patient care, communication, professionalism, and teamwork.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $97,139.00 and up, based on experience
• $10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus (Limited Time Offer)
• Full Benefits Package includes: 100% employer-paid Medical coverage (valued at $10,000/year), Long-term Disability coverage, and free Dental and Vision services in our clinics. Additional Dental, Vision, and Short-term disability coverage is available for purchase at a reduce cost.

Compliance & Confidentiality

• Adherence to all federal, state, and local healthcare laws and regulations, including HIPAA Privacy & Security standards
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient information (oral, written, and electronic)
• Comply with all security protocols, including log-off and secured workstations

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, reach, bend, and lift (occasionally exceeding 50 pounds).
• Must have full range of body motion to assist or lift patients.
• Visual, auditory, and hand-eye coordination required.
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous substances, and clinical equipment.
• Must be able to work under stress and maintain flexibility with irregular hours.
• This role is considered high risk for occupational exposure to blood and bodily fluids.