Certified Nurse Practitioner

About the role

General Function: Responsible for providing quality medical care, specific to specialty, to NHA patients. Within the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Care Team, Certified Nurse Practitioners collaborate closely with patients and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and support shared goals, including improving patient access, delivering high-quality care, and empowering patients to effectively manage their own health.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in pre-visit team huddles to review patient schedules, previous notes, lab updates, and needed preventive services.
• Attend monthly team meetings focused on high-risk patients, staffing, role clarification, team building, and quality improvement.
• Follow the PCMH Patient Flow Chart to streamline care, reduce delays, and improve outcomes and cost-efficiency.
• Provide medical services within the nurse practitioner’s scope of training and as directed by the Medical Director.
• Maintain accurate patient records and comply with NHA regulations, medical laws, ethics, and administrative reporting standards.
• Communicate with the Chief Medical Officer regarding malpractice insurance matters.
• Participate in required medical staff, case management, and other assigned meetings, including Quality Assurance Committee duties when applicable.
• Understand and follow the Center’s Fire and Disaster Plan.
• Take part in peer chart reviews as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as required and maintain regular attendance.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio License: Must hold a current and valid license in the State of Ohio.
• Certificate of Authority: Required in the applicable field of practice.
• CPR Certification: Current CPR certification is mandatory.
• Language Skills: Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience working with medically indigent populations is highly desirable.
• Professional Competence: Must demonstrate compassion, clinical competence, strong work ethic, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Must be respectful and sensitive to cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity.
• Communication & Organizational Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, and listening skills, along with strong organizational abilities, are essential.
• Emotional Intelligence: Must exhibit personal maturity and the ability to perform well under challenging clinical circumstances.
• Professional Appearance: A neat, professional, and appropriate appearance is required.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays.

Schedule

Monday – Friday schedule. No late nights, no weekends.