Description

We are North Idaho’s premier provider of integrated medical, dental and behavioral health services. Our amazing care teams deliver world-class healthcare utilizing a patient directed, community-focused approach. Providing high quality, affordable Healthcare from the Heart is our passion. Our mission is to deliver a healthcare experience that provides hope, inspires change, and extends life for our patients and our community. 

Top reasons to join our team:

· Our employees are mission – minded

· We are passionate about providing excellent patient care

· Community-focused

· Committed to a fun and supportive team environment

· We offer high-quality competitive employee benefits

· NHSC Student Loan Repayment Program 

Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing primary medical services at the Heritage Health Nurse Practitioner Residency Clinic. 

Important Dates:

· Offers for the 2024-2025 cohort will go out by April 2024 

· Program starts October 2024 

Requirements

• Must be a recent graduate from a MSN or DNP Family Nurse Practitioner program that is accredited by CCNE or ACEN 
• Must have obtained a certification and license to practice not longer than 18 months before the start of the residency program 
• Must be licensed in Idaho and credentialed by program start date 
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of start

Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Participates in all aspects of residency program including patient encounters, didactic and specialty rotations, evaluations and special projects.

2. Treats a mixed patient population, across gender, age and ethnicity, as well as insure and uninsured patients. 

3. Examines patient to determine general physical condition. Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.

4. Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.

5. Analyzes reports and findings and diagnoses condition.

6. Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures. Orders inoculations and vaccinations for patients to immunize from communicable diseases. Performs minor surgery. Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.

7. Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.

8. Records and/or signs off on physical findings. And formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition, in patient’s electronic chart in accordance with established standards.

9. Reports births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.

10. Participates in provider staff meetings to develop problem-solving techniques and acquire team-building skills.

11. Participates in peer reviews.

12. Participates in clinic quality initiatives as requested.

13. Participates in program requirements including specialty rotations, didactic presentations, case presentations and project work. 

14. Heritage Health staff have an active role in our Patient Centered Medical Home model of care. This role is designated as part of the Heritage Health PCMH Care Team. 

15. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. 

16. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.