What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Nurse Practitioner position at Preferred Family Healthcare?
Job Description:
Job Title: Family Nurse Practitioner
Location: Hannibal, MO
Department: Clarity Healthcare
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Monday - Friday
Job Summary:
Are you a passionate and dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals and families? Join our team at Clarity Healthcare as a Family Nurse Practitioner!
As a Family Nurse Practitioner, you'll provide comprehensive healthcare services, including physical and psychological exams, basic healthcare treatments, and patient education. Our ideal candidate is passionate about family healthcare, has extensive experience in clinical settings, and possesses strong communication and collaboration skills.
Hannibal, Missouri, is special for its historical significance as Mark Twain's boyhood home, scenic location along the Mississippi River, affordable living, and tight-knit community spirit. It offers career opportunities, including in dentistry, and a high quality of life with its blend of charm, natural beauty, and community engagement. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our community and advancing your career!
Position Perks & Benefits:
Extensive PTO packag
Competitive Pay
Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements
Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
Company-paid basic life insurance
Emergency Medical Leave Program
Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
Health & Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Mileage Reimbursement
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct physical or psychological exams and record patient histories.
Provide basic healthcare treatment.
Write prescriptions and orders for medical/psychological tests.
Review patient conditions and determine appropriate courses of treatment.
Attend to patient needs with patience, care, compassion, and understanding.
Function independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical exams for complex, critical, and chronically ill patients.
Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs.
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
Implement interventions to support patient stability, including monitoring the effectiveness of interventions.
Facilitate Medication Services within Substance Use Disorder programs as applicable:
Assess patient conditions and conduct mental status exams.
Review symptoms and screen for medication side effects.
Review participant functioning and assess patient’s ability to self-administer medications.
Provide education regarding the effects of medication and its relationship to the patient’s substance use disorder and/or mental health disorder.
Stay abreast of best practices for the treatment of addiction and mental health disorders.
Adhere to service delivery expectations.
Facilitate patient transitions within the healthcare setting by making appropriate referrals and collaborating with multidisciplinary team members.
Oversee care coordination activities, including daily huddles, obtaining test and referral results, and communication with outside facilities and providers.
Develop and approve standing orders as permitted by State law.
Determine and direct evidence-based approaches to self-management support.
Collaborate with other team members to address the needs of vulnerable populations identified.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Prefer previous experience providing care at a community health center or similar environment.
Current Missouri license in good standing.
Obtain a Federal DEA license.
Ability to relate well with patients and other healthcare personnel.
Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to an ethnically and economically diverse patient and associate base.
Willingness to explore/obtain DATA 2000 Waiver.
Experience and Education Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
Licensed as a RN in the State of Missouri.
Licensed as an APRN by the State of Missouri.
Two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
Additional Requirements:
Willingness to become licensed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in.
Comfort with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve.
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
