Completion of necessary Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits.
Proficient in using electronic medical records (EMR) for patient documentation.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
Proven flexibility and organizational skills in high-pressure situations.
Ability to multitask and work collaboratively within a team.
Responsibilities
Develop treatment plans for various acute and chronic health conditions.
Educate patients on disease prevention and promote healthy lifestyle choices.
Provide age-appropriate care based on growth and development principles.
Conduct diagnostic tests and screening evaluations.
Oversee patient care focusing on lifestyle and developmental aspects.
Prescribe medications using a medication reference as necessary.
Address and accommodate psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Adjust care plans based on patient responses to treatment.
Aid patients in managing chronic conditions and making informed health decisions.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment in a community-focused clinic.
Opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' health and well-being.
Chance to continuously develop skills through CME and ongoing education.
Possibility to work in a rural health setting, enhancing accessibility to care.
Full Job Description
Duties Include:
Developing treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases.
Educating and guiding patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patients served.
Performs diagnostic tests and screening evaluations.
Manages overall patient care regarding lifestyle and development issues.
Prescribes medications while using medication reference, as needed.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.
Revises plan of care as indicated by the patients' response to treatment.
Assists patients in managing chronic conditions, treating illnesses and helping patients make educated choices about their lifestyle, health and well-being.
Qualifications
Must have a current Indiana Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license. (DEA, NPI, CSR)
Current BLS certification. ACLS preferred
Completion of required CME's.
Computer skills for documentation of patients charts in an EMR.
Ability to communicate in English; both verbally and in writing.
Additional languages beneficial, but not required.
Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Must be able to multi-task as well as being a team player.
