What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Nurse Practitioner position at Greater Meridian Health Clinic, Inc.?
Job Overview
Greater Meridian Health Clinic, Inc. (School Base Clinic) seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to provide comprehensive primary and specialized healthcare services across diverse patient populations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background, exceptional patient assessment skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. This role offers an opportunity to deliver high-quality care in various settings, including outpatient clinics, hospitals, urgent care centers, and long-term care facilities. The Family Nurse Practitioner will play a vital role in promoting health, managing acute and chronic conditions, and supporting patient education initiatives.
Duties
- Conduct thorough physical examinations, assess patient health status, and develop individualized care plans based on clinical findings.
- Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and collaborative practice agreements, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and DEA regulations.
- Manage a wide range of health issues including acute pain, infectious diseases, geriatrics, pediatrics, behavioral health, and chronic disease management such as diabetes and hypertension.
- Perform diagnostic evaluations utilizing EMR/EHR systems like eClinicalWorks; order and interpret laboratory tests and imaging studies such as sonography or medical imaging.
- Provide patient education on disease prevention, medication administration, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications to promote overall wellness.
- Participate in telehealth consultations to extend access to care for remote or underserved populations.
- Document all clinical encounters accurately within EMR/EHR systems while maintaining compliance with medical documentation standards.
Experience
- Proven experience working in diverse healthcare environments including hospitals (Level I & II trauma centers), emergency rooms, ICU units, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, or assisted living facilities.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing complex cases involving acute care scenarios such as ventilator management or airway management; chronic conditions like dementia or Alzheimer’s care; or specialized fields including dermatology or occupational health.
- Familiarity with advanced procedures such as cardiac catheterization or tube feeding; expertise in diagnostic tools like venipuncture or laboratory specimen processing.
- Knowledge of medical coding systems such as CPT codes for procedures and ICD-10/ICD-9 diagnosis coding; experience with utilization review and case management processes.
- Skilled in using EMR systems like EClinicalWorks for efficient documentation and patient record management.
- Strong understanding of healthcare diagnosis protocols across internal medicine, behavioral health, infectious disease care, and pain management.
Join our team to make a meaningful impact on patient lives through compassionate care delivery supported by advanced clinical expertise!
Work Location: In person
Salary : $92,750 - $136,082