Family Nurse Practitioner

Job Overview

Family Nurse Practitioner will provide primary care services for adults, according to certification, in federal-qualified health center settings to diverse and underserved populations. Reports To: Medical Director. Affiliation: SHS (PHMC Health). Status: Salary Exempt.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide primary care services.
• Work within all state and federal laws and regulations and the agreement with the collaborative physician.
• Manage acute and chronic health problems using evidence-based protocols.
• Provide health screenings, immunizations, and other disease prevention programs.
• Provide age-appropriate assessment and interventions to meet the needs of patients and/or families served.
• Provides patient/family education, health counseling, and health advocacy services to patients and/or their families.
• Be willing to work occasional weekends and on-call.
• Collaborate with clinical staff on care and follow-up.
• Participate, as needed, in public health management of communicable diseases in shelters and in other health initiatives.
• Maintain positive relationships with funding sources and community organizations.
• Perform other related tasks and duties as directed and assigned.
• Work as a member of the Primary Care Medical Home team to provide integrated health services.
• Document all services in a timely manner.
• Act in the capacity of a mandated reporter to both the State of Pennsylvania and the Joint Commission.

  PHMC Compliance Responsibilities

  • Understands and adheres to PHMC compliance standards as they appear in the PHMC Code of Conduct, Whistle Blowers and Conflict of Interest Policies.
  • Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and PHMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
  • Complies with HIPAA and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures as they apply to the job.
  • Complies with Department of Public Health (DPH), The Joint Commission and other accreditation and regulatory agencies standards.
  • Adheres to all PHMC Policies and Procedures.
  • Knowledge and adherence to Infection Control and Environment of Care Guidelines and Procedures.

    Job Requirements

    • Credential Required: Licensed as a Registered Nurse and APN Nurse Practitioner.
    • Primary Source Verification: PA Division of Consumer Affairs, Board of Nursing.
    • Mets Credentialing Requirements as stipulated by Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers.
    • Preferred credentialed with insurance companies.
    • Skills: Ability to collect adequate client data, conduct a physical exam, interpret physical findings and manage or refer patients as conditions or protocols dictate.
    • Good verbal communication and writing skills.
    • Computer skills.
    • Ability to communicate and work with variety of patient populations, some with complex needs.
    • Ability to prioritize and organize workday to meet changing needs of program and clients.
    • Ability to work within a team framework and respond positively to team members concerns.
    • Ability to track work to completion and compile reports.
    • Experience: Three (3) years of nursing experience, at least two (2) of which shall have been as an Advanced Practice Nurse in a related specialty, preferred, but not required.
    • Education: Licensed as a RN and FPN Nurse Practitioner.
    • Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.
    • SALARY: Competitive salary, opportunities for advancement, and an excellent benefits package.
    • PAY GRADE - 24.
    • PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.