Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

Are you a dedicated and compassionate APRN looking to make a real difference in primary care? Join our dynamic team at RVPCS, where you’ll have the opportunity to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care while working alongside a passionate group of healthcare professionals. Help shape the future of health in our community!

General Summary of Duties:

Responsible for providing primary services, including assessing and managing patients in the clinic following established standards and practices.

**Safety Sensitive**

Reports To: Medical Director

Travel/Schedule: 3 days at Coal Hill Clinic and 1.5 days at Lamar Clinic.

Essential Functions:

• Incorporates evidence based guidelines and performance measures in delivering clinical services and provides high quality supervision of patient care.
• Appropriate and timely diagnoses based on findings of the current history and physical exam.
• Administer medications and injections in compliance with law and clinic guidelines. Performs procedures within scope of practice.
• Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests examination results. Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
• Properly documents all patient information and notes in the medical record. Medical records are completed and signed off in a timely fashion.
• Maintains patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Supports initiatives such as Patient Centered medical Home (PCMH) and Meaningful Use (MU)
• Participates and encourages diversity and inclusion within RVPCS.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Current state RN license.
• Current APN license.
• Must be qualified in Basic Life Support Techniques.
• Participate in Quality Assurance Plan(s).
• Complete CME/Literature review as required.

Education/Experience:

• MSN Required
• Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner Program.
• 3 years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience is preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Skilled in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical conditions and interpret findings.
• Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards listed in the policy manual.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

This position is governed by mandated Federal and State regulations and the policies and procedures of River Valley Primary Care Services.

RVPCS is a Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $140,000