Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Program
Current APRN or Physician Assistant Licensure in Virginia
Current Nurse Practitioner certification in Adult or Family Practice or Physician Assistant certification
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) provider card
1+ years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Strong interpersonal communication skills for diverse populations
Experience with electronic health records and care for underserved communities
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
Responsibilities
Provide medical care and advice to patients of all ages according to protocols and evidence-based practice
Perform patient history and physical assessments, utilizing diagnostic tests for differential diagnoses
Order screenings and preventive treatments as per health quality assurance standards
Maintain electronic patient medical records in compliance with documentation policies
Refer patients for specialty care and ensure appropriate follow-up
Collaborate with various health professionals to maximize patient access to services
Participate in peer review programs and health center committees
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with a focus on holistic patient care
Opportunities for professional development through training and committee participation
Engagement in quality improvement initiatives
Supportive team approach to service delivery
Potential for leadership roles in departmental projects
Full Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: The Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant provides quality clinical services to patients of all ages within a community-based setting that promotes healthy lifestyles, prevention of illness and injury and management of acute and chronic conditions. Activities involve direct patient care, physical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and referral for specialty services as needed, and follow-up.
The Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant provides care in collaboration with the center's Physicians and Chief Medical Officer.
DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: (Essential Functions: Duties and responsibilities noted with bullets are considered to be the essential functions of the job).
Provides medical care and advice to patients of all ages as indicated and according to protocols and evidence-based practice; prescribes medication and treatment according to protocol, formulary and evidence-based practice.
Performs patient history and physical assessment; utilizes laboratory and diagnostic tests for differential diagnoses, with follow up treatment as medically indicated.
Orders recommended screenings and preventive treatments as recommended by the Neighborhood Health Quality Assurance program and standard clinical practice.
Maintains electronic patient medical record in accordance with Neighborhood Health documentation policy.
Refers for specialty care and follows up with patient as indicated.
Collaborates with nursing, health education, behavioral health, dental, referral coordinators, pharmacy and other support staff to assure maximum patient access to support services.
Works closely with clinical staff to ensure a team approach to the delivery of services and a holistic approach to patient care.
Participates in Neighborhood Health peer review program.
Participates on Health Center committees as appointed by Chief Medical Officer
Attends regular staff meeting and trainings as required by Neighborhood Health
OTHER DUTIES:
Assist with developing, coordinating and recommending changes for the improvement of workflow in the program or section area.
Assists with developing and recommending changes to improve quality of patient care.
May be assigned to various project lead roles to advance the development of the department and support ad hoc needs.
Able to work under minimal supervision.
Employee will be asked to perform additional duties and take on other responsibilities as dictated by events and circumstances.
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Program
Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure in Virginia or Current Physician Assistant Licensure in Virginia
Current Nurse Practitioner certification in Adult or Family Practice or Current Physician Assistant certification
Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS)
1 or more years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce and client base.
Experience with information technology, electronic health records, medical records, culturally diverse populations and care of underserved populations.
Bilingual in English/Spanish very strongly preferred.
