*DOT Certification Preferred

*Preferred but not required: Bilingual applicants who are fluent in English. Our patients speak English, Spanish, and Creole.

We are looking for a Family Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. As an advanced practice registered nurse, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical exams, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. Extensive clinical experience on primary care is vital. As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and treating patients from all walks of life in various settings, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and their medical records
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
• Prescribe medications
• Perform in-house injections and medication administration
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
• Promote good health practices

Skills

• DOT Certification Required
• Valid nurse practitioner license
• Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting. Experience with home visits/house calls preferred
• Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
• Knowledge of best practices for pts with many different types of health insurance
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ethics
• Team spirit, positive attitude
• Patience and cool-headedness
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
• Master’s degree; PhD is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Internal Medicine
• Primary Care

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outpatient

Language:

• Haitian Creole (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)
• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• DOT Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Work Location: In person