Nurse Practitioner

Company Overview

Community Health Center of Cowley County, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing comprehensive, accessible healthcare services to diverse populations. We are committed to improving community health through compassionate, patient-centered care delivered by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.

Reports to: CMO FLSA Status: Exempt Employment: Full Time

Position Summary:

The Midlevel Nurse Practitioner delivers clinical care in assigned specialty areas, functioning as a fully accountable colleague to physicians and clinic teams through collaborative care. This role supports integrated care coordination (behavioral and oral health) and value-based transformation efforts, promoting and restoring patient health by prescribing, providing, delegating, evaluating, and coordinating comprehensive care for patients of all ages, genders, cultures, and backgrounds — including physical and psycho-social support for patients and families. This position may also coordinate student nursing staff and clinic volunteers and is responsible for always maintaining patient/client confidentiality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Clinical Care Delivery

· Advances improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of relevant, high-quality medical care.

· Provides comprehensive patient care including physical assessments, evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment of new and existing medical conditions.

· Initiates and interprets labs and x-rays; performs medical procedures and assists physicians with procedures as requested.

· Prescribes medications and refers patients for specialized consultation, using prescriptive authority as appropriate.

· Performs emergency life-saving procedures (e.g., cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage) and participates among front-line medical providers in emergency disaster services.

· Conducts follow-up patient care and completes progress notes indicating patient status and treatment performed.

· Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the health care center.

Documentation & Compliance

· Ensures accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate confidentiality in patient charting and related recordkeeping and administrative functions.

· Ensures the delivery of all medical treatment and care is consistent with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including clinical policies and quality initiatives.

· Understands and ensures all practices and procedures related to service delivery are consistent with contracted protocols and procedures.

Relationship Management & Team Collaboration

· Develops and maintains positive relationships with patients and families; obtains patient commitment to an effective plan of care and ensures services are delivered in a caring, professional manner.

· Develops and maintains positive, collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, and administrative and clinic operations staff to support successful clinic operations.

· Ensures all actions, job performance, personal conduct, and communications represent the organization professionally at all times.

· Provides health education to patients, families, associates, and the public; teaches and trains on illness prevention and actively participates in community health education.

Quality & Regulatory Standards

· Meets or exceeds all measurable standards of care, including clinical, quality, and productivity goals.

· Contributes to quality assurance and improvement programs and patient-centered medical home transformation success.

· Upholds and ensures compliance with all corporate policies and procedures, as well as the organization's overall mission and values.

· Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· None.

Essential Functions/Key Competencies:

· Builds strong relationships and excels at customer service, especially with difficult clients and patients.

· Demonstrates interpersonal savvy, influence, and problem-solving skills in complex or sensitive situations.

· Demonstrates a high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of medicine and associated charting requirements.

· Possesses the requisite skills and ability to perform designated medical tasks.

· Maintains strong attention to detail and accuracy.

· Utilizes computers effectively for data entry and information retrieval.

· Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Implements and evaluates operational and administrative processes.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Education & Licensure

· Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Nursing or an advanced degree and relevant certification in medicine.

· Valid Kansas medical license required.

Experience & Technical Knowledge:

· Demonstrated expertise in relevant medical practices, protocols, trends, and best practices within assigned clinical areas.

· Knowledge of the principles and practices of preventative medicine.

· Experience with and knowledge of JCAHO accreditation requirements, as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards for care delivery in a community health center environment.

· Proficiency in office management practices, computer use, software packages, and standard office equipment.

· Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Occasional lifting of 40–50 lbs and pushing of 5–20 lbs.
• Sitting, standing, and walking approximately 80% of the time.
• Medium to high level of manual dexterity required.
• Bending and reaching approximately 20% of the time.
• Ability to travel and maintain mobility throughout the region as required.
• Overtime/extended work hours may be required.

EEO & ADA Statement

Community Health Center at Cowley County provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Community Health Center at Cowley County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local law.

Pay: From $108,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $108,000