What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practioner or Physician Assistant position at Greater Valley Health Center?
Are you a passionate clinician looking to make a difference? Join our Greater Valley Health Center provider team where you will play an integral role in the future of clinical services in beautiful Flathead Valley in Northwest Montana.
Greater Valley Health Center has been serving the Flathead Valley since 2007. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, GVHC provides the highest quality of care and a comprehensive list of services to meet all our community healthcare needs. Our health center provides a fee scale that ensures that no services are denied based on the inability to pay and is dedicated to providing patient centered, integrated primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare for all ages.
*Student Loan Forgiveness available as Greater Valley Health Center is a NHSC or Montana SLRP approved site.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience (work experience, qualifications, specialist training, key skills, disposition)
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited University School of Nursing and preparation as a Nurse Practitioner or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Possession of a current license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse or a physician’s assistant in the State of Montana
Possession of nurse practitioner national certification as stipulated by the Montana State Board of Nursing or possession of NCCPA national certification as stipulated by the Montana Board of Medical Examiners
Certification in BLS
Possession of current DEA license
Experience:
Preference to candidate with at least two years of experience performing the functions of an advanced level clinical provider.
Knowledge & skills:
Principles, methods, and procedures for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment practices related to acute and chronic medical conditions
Current knowledge of obstetrical/gynecological physical assessments Current knowledge of adult, child, and adolescent physical assessment
Knowledge of current immunization standards
Current knowledge of initial emergency measures and treatments in such situations as cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, convulsions, and poisonings
Knowledge of HIPAA confidentiality requirements and practices
Knowledge of OSHA standards in clinical settings
Knowledge of community resources for patient referral
Knowledge of Patient Centered Medical Home model
Ability to comply with physician direction and to understand written and oral instructions of a technical and professional nature
Ability to work within the advanced professional role and to recognize when to refer clients to a physician or another health care provider
Ability to prescribe medications and current knowledge of medication effects
Ability to accurately record and maintain medical records
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all Health Center and Family Planning matters
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, other agency personnel and the public
