Work Shift:8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Compensation:Union Position: No
Department DetailsSummaryThe Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients of all ages, from infants to older adults. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic illnesses, promoting health and wellness, and working in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers.
Job DescriptionConduct comprehensive physical exams and health assessments
Obtain and interpret patient histories and diagnostic tests
Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic medical conditions
Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments within the scope of practice
Develop and implement individualized care plans
Provide health education and counseling on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices
Manage follow-up care and coordinate referrals to specialists when needed
Perform minor procedures as appropriate (e.g., wound care, suturing)
Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record system
Participate in quality improvement and practice initiatives
Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members
Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines.
QualificationsMaster's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
- Family Medicine Provider
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 5-6 Saturdays a year from 9 am to noon.
- Clinic only, urgent care clinic on occasional Saturdays as referenced above
- New Grads will not be reviewed at this time, 3 years family medicine experience is required
- Position duties: The APP provides comprehensive, patient-centered family medicine services in a rural clinic setting, managing an established panel of patients while also providing same-day and acute care services. The role encompasses preventive care, health maintenance, chronic disease management, and evaluation and treatment of acute medical conditions for patients across the lifespan. The APP works collaboratively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to provide accessible, high-quality care and continuity of services to the rural community.
- Required FTE 1.0
Experience in primary care or family medicine preferred
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
National board certification as a Family (FNP-C) or (FNP-BC)
Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.
