What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Nurse Practitioner position at Forest County Potawatomi Community?
Here’s What You’ll Be Doing
Provides clinical services within the scope of a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Diagnoses, treats and provides high-quality patient centered care for medical conditions in children and adults following accepted medical standards of practice
Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions
Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate
Evaluates and revises patient care/treatment plan with patients and family as necessary to achieve improved health
Provides education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment
Provides accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicates them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible, timely and confidential records
Participates actively in the advancement of FCP’s Medical Home model, including innovative ideas, function as leader of a Care Team, participation in care team clinical benchmarking, and meaningful use of the electronic health record
Collaborates with the Medical Director, Provider Team and Nursing Director to identify areas for system improvement, increased efficiency, communication and quality improvement activities
Develops relationships to provide for a broad spectrum of care with the various ancillary specialties available. (I.e. Rehab, Dental, Optical, Community Health, Behavioral Health, etc.)
Communicates within the department as well as across departments to ensure that information is shared for effective operations, and maintains strict confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA policies and procedures
(Health Only) FCP complies with all CDC vaccine and testing recommendations for healthcare professionals. Proof of immunizations is required, and immunizations/testing provided upon hire
What You'll Need To Be Successful
Master’s Degree or PhD in Nursing with an emphasis on family practice from an accredited college or training program recognized by the State of Wisconsin.
Possesses and maintains unrestricted licensure provided by the State of WI as an Advanced Practice Nurse, BLS certification, and unrestricted DEA licensure
Must possess proof of applicable health department testing and vaccinations or testing/vaccination will be provided by FCP Employee Health
At least 3 years of clinical practice in Family Practice, urgent care, or emergency medicine
Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens
Preferred Qualifications
Family Practice experience preferred
Excellent Patient Relations and communication skills
Ability to participate in clinic committees as requested
Background Checks And Screening Requirements
Basic Background and Drug Screen (National Federal Criminal, State Criminal, County Criminal, National Sex Offender, Education Verification, Previous Employment Verification)
DOJ Caregiver (Health)
Benefits You’ll Love
Approximately 5 weeks of paid time off annually
3 weeks of paid holidays
2 weeks CME annually
Premium free health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Short-term disability
Life insurance
401k with match
Provides clinical services within the scope of a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Diagnoses, treats and provides high-quality patient centered care for medical conditions in children and adults following accepted medical standards of practice
Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions
Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate
Evaluates and revises patient care/treatment plan with patients and family as necessary to achieve improved health
Provides education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment
Provides accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicates them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible, timely and confidential records
Participates actively in the advancement of FCP’s Medical Home model, including innovative ideas, function as leader of a Care Team, participation in care team clinical benchmarking, and meaningful use of the electronic health record
Collaborates with the Medical Director, Provider Team and Nursing Director to identify areas for system improvement, increased efficiency, communication and quality improvement activities
Develops relationships to provide for a broad spectrum of care with the various ancillary specialties available. (I.e. Rehab, Dental, Optical, Community Health, Behavioral Health, etc.)
Communicates within the department as well as across departments to ensure that information is shared for effective operations, and maintains strict confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA policies and procedures
(Health Only) FCP complies with all CDC vaccine and testing recommendations for healthcare professionals. Proof of immunizations is required, and immunizations/testing provided upon hire
What You'll Need To Be Successful
Master’s Degree or PhD in Nursing with an emphasis on family practice from an accredited college or training program recognized by the State of Wisconsin.
Possesses and maintains unrestricted licensure provided by the State of WI as an Advanced Practice Nurse, BLS certification, and unrestricted DEA licensure
Must possess proof of applicable health department testing and vaccinations or testing/vaccination will be provided by FCP Employee Health
At least 3 years of clinical practice in Family Practice, urgent care, or emergency medicine
Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens
Preferred Qualifications
Family Practice experience preferred
Excellent Patient Relations and communication skills
Ability to participate in clinic committees as requested
Background Checks And Screening Requirements
Basic Background and Drug Screen (National Federal Criminal, State Criminal, County Criminal, National Sex Offender, Education Verification, Previous Employment Verification)
DOJ Caregiver (Health)
Benefits You’ll Love
Approximately 5 weeks of paid time off annually
3 weeks of paid holidays
2 weeks CME annually
Premium free health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Short-term disability
Life insurance
401k with match