Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Lāna'i Community Health Center (LCHC), located on the island of Lāna'i, is deeply rooted in a unique history of transitions and cultural diversity. This island has undergone economic and lifestyle shifts driven by changing ownership over the years. These transitions have shaped the island's residents, creating a community of great cultural richness, with a significant population of immigrants.

LCHC serves the entire population of Lāna'i, with a special emphasis on those living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level and the underinsured or uninsured. The center provides services in a culturally sensitive manner, offering translation services when needed, and ensures that no one is denied care due to an inability to pay.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, LCHC accepts all insurances, helping patients navigate their coverage. LCHC is dedicated to improving the physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual welfare of the community, working towards the vision of innovative healthcare with a culturally sensitive, holistic, and patient-centered approach. We are committed to building healthy families in a supportive environment.

Located centrally in Lāna'i City, at 333 Sixth St., LCHC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, ensuring that comprehensive healthcare is accessible to all residents, reflecting the island's unique history and diversity.

Role Overview

Within the scope of licensing as an RN and APRN-Rx, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide general medical care, assessments, evaluation, treatment and some minor surgery for patients under the scope of their licensure. In collaboration with the Associate and Medical Director, NP shall contribute to the clinic's daily operations and management of staff, as delegated by their licensure within the State of Hawaii. LCHC is a patient care, teaching and research organization and provides workshops, education sessions and outreach - all employees should expect to be involved with these activities the extent to which will depend upon their position in the organization.

Requirements

• Provides and renders medical care to patients including examination, diagnosis, treatment and referral to appropriate health providers or agencies as required. All medical care will be provided under the established policies, procedures, and protocols of Lanai Community Health Center.
• Maintains accurate and thorough medical records through chart documentation. Completes medical forms as required by applicable policies and procedures. Further, utilizes the electronic medical record in a meaningful use manner.
• Ensures compliance with Lana`i Community Health Center policies and procedures, including those outlined in the Lana`i Community Health Center Employee Handbook, along with any supplemental policies and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge and complies with all occupational safety guidelines. Ensures all reasonable precautions are performed to prevent accidental injury on the job.
• Participates in staff meetings and conferences, along with attending all training sessions as assigned.
• Practices and espouses the LCHC patient care philosophy : All-inclusive culturally sensitive Patient Centered Medical Home care integrated with behavioral health, outreach, and case management.
• Carries out other related duties as required and assigned by the Associate Medical Director, Medical Director, and / or Executive Director.
• Participates actively in education and training programs for students rotating through LCHC.
• Participates in outreach, school, and community education and workshop presentations.
• Participates actively in research projects, including providing patient care in accordance with research project protocol, promoting participation, data collection, analysis, reporting, writing, and the like.

Qualifications

Benefits

Salary

Background & Drug Screening Disclaimer

The Lanai Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity employer and enforces a drug-free workplace, zero tolerance, random and pre-employment drug testing applies. We also conduct background screenings on all potential candidates to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information provided during the hiring process. This screening may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, education verification, employment history, and reference checks. Your application submission implies your acknowledgement and consent to undergo background checks and drug screenings as part of the employment process at Lanai Community Health Center.

Salary : $104,000 - $112,320