Nurse Practitioner, Rheumatology, Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Perform patient and examination and treatment and records physical exams, analyze data, develop care plans, and treat minor illnesses and injuries per established protocols.
• Absorb orders laboratory, x-ray, and/or other non-invasive diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Initiate collaboration with supervising physicians, referrals to appropriate physicians or other health care professionals of problems that exceed the NPs scope of practice.
• Finish a communication to referring provider or supervising physician.
• Prescribe medications within scope of practice, with collaborative physician oversight and necessary mid-level practitioner-controlled substance license.
• Instruct patients and families on healthcare, illness prevention, and home care, adjusting communication to the patient's age, psycho-social, and cultural needs to achieve optimal health outcomes in accordance with practice protocols.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• National certification in the applicable specialty (ANCC).
• Current state licensure as PA or Advanced Practice Nurse and RNMaintains current CPR (BLS) certification.
• Active Mid-level Practitioner Controlled Substance License and DEA License may be required based on prescriptive authority.

About The South Bend Clinic

The South Bend Clinic was founded in 1916 by Dr. Walter Baker and has since grown to include ten campuses, nearly 150 providers, and over twenty specialties. Despite its expansion, it remains committed to patient-centered, physician-led care. In 2021, The South Bend Clinic joined Duly Health and Care, a leading multi-specialty group, to further its mission of improving healthcare and enhancing the well-being of Michiana residents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account, employer provided life and disability insurance, 401K with company match.
• Up to $2,500 yearly in CME funds.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD