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
