Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Outpatient Primary Care

About the role

This role offers the opportunity to earn an annual quality-based bonus tied to population health initiatives and value-based metrics. The incumbent provides primary healthcare services for non-acute or chronic health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate patient care including recording medical history and physical assessment, developing care plans, ordering tests, interpreting results, and documenting accurately.
• Communicates and coordinates care with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams, involving the attending physician in clinical decisions.
• Maintains continuity of care and coordinates periodic evaluations by physicians.
• Prepares and administers prescriptions, injects medications, sutures wounds, and educates patients and families about health, medications, and treatment instructions.
• Triage patient calls, monitors continuity of care, and participates in performance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing from a Board of Nursing-approved program.
• National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners through AANP, ANCC, NCC, or PNCB.
• Practicing-state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority.
• Within 60 days of hire: DEA license, CPR certification, background clearances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• PA-C or board eligible, with ongoing recertification.
• Within 90 days of hire: DEA license, CPR certification, background clearances.

Substitutions

Four to ten years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Disclaimer

The job description indicates the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.