What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Nurse Practitioner position at Akicita Federal, LLC?
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$120 - $140 an hour
About the Role
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Monacan Health Center is seeking a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to provide comprehensive outpatient medical services for patients of all ages. This role supports the mission of raising the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the Native American population in the region.
Key Responsibilities
-Provide a full spectrum of outpatient medical evaluation and treatment, including chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, etc.).
-Perform history taking, physical exams, order and interpret labs/imaging, diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications.
-Manage same-day clinic visits and coordinate specialist referrals as needed.
-Admit patients to appropriate hospitals when required.
-Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
-Participate in quality assurance, risk management, and accreditation support activities.
-Attend medical staff meetings, in-service training, and continuing education programs.
-Provide patient and family education, ensuring compassionate and culturally sensitive care.
-Adhere to IHS policies, standards of conduct, and federal healthcare regulations.
Qualifications
-Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or APRN.
-Master’s degree or post-graduate program in Family Nurse Practitioner from an accredited nursing program.
-Minimum of 12 months clinical FNP experience within the past 5 years.
-Current, full, and unrestricted RN and NP licenses in any U.S. State, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory.
-Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
-Ability to obtain and maintain clinical privileges through the IHS credentialing process.
-Compliance with federal immunization/vaccination requirements (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Influenza, Tdap, TB clearance, etc.).
-Must pass federal background check, fingerprinting, and security clearance requirements.
Work Schedule & Location
Hours: Monday–Friday, 30 hours per week (between 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM).
Location:
Monacan Health Center
108 Dixie Airport Rd
Madison Heights, VA 24572
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Salary : $120 - $140
