What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family APRN position at FAIR HAVEN COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC INC?
For nearly 50 years, we have been a health care leader in our community focused on providing excellent, affordable primary care to all patients, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Fair Haven is proud to have a diverse and motivated team of professionals who are constantly seeking ways to enhance and improve the health and well-being of all patients. We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality medical and dental care, regardless of ability to pay.
Job purpose
To provide high quality health care to the patients of the Fair Haven Community Health Center in the primary care setting consistent with FHCHC policies and mission.
Duties and responsibilities
- Provides primary medical care in accordance with the provider’s medical specialty
- Develops a plan of care for each patient, including medical history, physical examination, diagnosis and appropriate treatment and/or referral, including hospitalization if necessary
- Uses all available resources in diagnosis and treatment, such as laboratory and others tests in an appropriate and cost efficient manner
- Confers with other clinicians, patient’s families and other support staff concerning treatment and care of patients when appropriate
- Refers those cases which require specialist services, but maintains primary care responsibility to assure continuity of care
- Maintains accurate medical records within the EPIC electronic health record system and performs appropriate