Nurse Practitioner I (On-call/As I Needed) - Open Until Filled

About the role

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is a federally recognized Tribe offering a wide range of health, social, educational, and cultural services within its Service Delivery Area. This position provides primary care services across the lifespan, including assessments, diagnoses, and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient status through interviews and physical examinations.
• Orders and performs diagnostic tests and screenings.
• Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to identify early signs of serious health issues.
• Works independently and collaboratively with the care team to manage patient care.
• Provides emergency services and crisis intervention.
• Evaluates and modifies treatment plans as necessary.
• Provides medical care and preventive services, including nutritional guidance and child development education.
• Documents patient encounters and care plans accurately in the electronic health record.
• Adheres to evaluation and management (E&M) coding guidelines.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals and agencies.
• Serves on quality assurance committees.
• Precepts clinical staff.
• Takes a structured approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to Ponca Tribe of Nebraska policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Level I: Active BSN license, MSN, 2 years RN experience, NP license, and NCSBN certification.
• Level II: Active APRN license, 2+ years NP experience, independent NP designation, NCSBN certification, DEA license.
• Level III: Active APRN license, 3+ years NP experience, independent NP designation, DNP, DEA license.

Qualifications

• Level I: Active BSN license, MSN, 2 years RN experience, NP license, NCSBN certification.
• Level II: Active APRN license, 2+ years NP experience, independent NP designation, NCSBN certification, DEA license.
• Level III: Active APRN license, 3+ years NP experience, independent NP designation, DNP, DEA license.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in electronic health records systems.
• Knowledge of Public Law 93-638: Indian Self-Determination Education Assistance Act of 1975.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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