What are the responsibilities and job description for the APRN - Internal Medicine and Primary Care position at Cottage Hospital?
Join Our Primary Care Team as an APRN – Make a Real Impact in a Rural Community
Are you an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who values meaningful patient relationships, team collaboration, and the ability to truly make a difference? Cottage Hospital is seeking a compassionate and motivated APRN to join our Primary Care team at the Rowe Health Center (RHC).
This is an opportunity to practice full-scope primary care for an adult population, age 18 to 108, in a supportive rural health clinic where quality, continuity, and community matter. If you’re looking for purpose-driven work in a close-knit healthcare environment — we’d love to talk with you.
👉 Apply today and become part of a team that cares deeply for its patients and one another.
Job Summary
The APRN – Primary Care who is either licensed as Family practice FNP or Adult-Gerontology AGNP working with an adult population of age 18 and up in an Rural Health Center (RHC), collaboratively with physicians, providers, and clinical staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to an assigned patient panel. This role includes comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management of adult patient over their lifespan within the scope of APRN licensure and medical staff privileges.
The APRN plays a vital role in promoting preventive care, managing chronic conditions, educating patients and families, and contributing to a positive, team-based clinic environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Manage the care of patients within an assigned panel and scope of medical staff privileges
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Perform comprehensive health histories, physical exams, and clinical assessments
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Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic, screening, and laboratory tests
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Diagnose conditions and develop individualized treatment plans
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Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies
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Provide patient and family education to support treatment goals and wellness
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Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams
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Coordinate referrals and consultations as appropriate
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Document patient care, outcomes, and treatment effectiveness in the medical record
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Reassess and modify treatment plans based on patient response and clinical findings
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Assist with care coordination, follow-up planning, and necessary documentation
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Participate in provider meetings and provide cross-coverage within the clinic when needed
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Support educational experiences for students and learners as applicable
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Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned