GLT - Advanced Practice Provider

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider

Department: Health & Human Services (HHS)

Reports To: Medical Director

Location: Health & Human Services Building

Level/Status: Full-Time

SUMMARY

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care services to patients of the Gun Lake Tribe Health & Human Services (HHS) Clinic. Working collaboratively with physicians, behavioral health providers, nursing, pharmacy, community health, traditional healing, and other interdisciplinary team members, the APP delivers high-quality, evidence-based care that supports the physical, emotional, behavioral, spiritual, and social well-being of patients across the lifespan.

Guided by HHS’s CEDAR values – Connected, Engaged, Deep-Rooted, Aware, and Responsive – the APP builds trusting relationships, honors Anishinaabe values and traditions, practices trauma-informed care, and partners with patients to improve health outcomes while promoting wellness, prevention, and continuity of care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides primary medical care to patients with various medical conditions, serves patients across their lifespan.
• Analyzes and interprets patients’ histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic
• information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• Orders and interprets laboratory tests as needed to diagnose and treat patients.
• Develops and communicates diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and, when appropriate, to family and other involved caregivers.
• Prescribes medications, prescribes treatments or therapies, makes referrals, schedules follow up and ensures ongoing care.
• Effectively treats and manages patient care in a holistic manner and uses an integrated treatment approach including making referrals to and collaborating with other HHS programs to coordinate comprehensive care plans that improve patient outcomes.
• Participates in interdisciplinary case reviews and care coordination activities.
• Delivers comprehensive, high-quality care to diverse patient populations, including pediatric and geriatric patients, while addressing a broad spectrum of women's and men's health needs through evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.
• Educates patients about self-management of acute and chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients’ circumstances.
• Promotes preventative care, chronic disease management, and health education through shared decision-making.
• Serves as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in population health initiatives and quality improvement efforts and activities of the medical clinic.
• Protects patients and employees by developing and interpreting infection-control policies and protocols; enforcing medication administration, storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Produces complete and accurate medical records for each patient encounter using the Electronic Medical Record system.
• Maintains and protects patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
• Participates in peer reviews.
• Participates in professional capacity at off-site special events as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism in challenging situations.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.
• Ability to function effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Proficient with electronic health records.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and lifelong learning.
• Must create and maintain positive and effective team relationships

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and be insurable
• Occasional non-traditional hours including working evenings, weekends and holidays as required to meet program needs and deadlines
• Ability and willingness to be on-call as needed
• Ability and willingness to travel for program requirements, meetings and continuing education
• Considered essential staff and is expected to report to Gun Lake Tribe HHS Clinic for work during any governmental or administrative closure
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.

SUPERVISION CRITERIA

Supervised by the Medical Director. The APP plans and carries out assignments, resolves most conflicts, coordinates work with others, and interprets policy using initiative, good judgment, courtesy, and discretion. Responsible for keeping the Medical Director informed of progress, potential issues, or far-reaching implications.

Typically, the APP acts as a team lead; coordinating the work of employees in the GLT HC but not acting as a direct supervisor. Will allocate and coordinate tasks for the team and may check on quality and work progress. May also act as a coach or mentor.

SECURITY SENSITIVE

This position will have access to information that is security-sensitive and therefore subject to additional provisions. All information obtained will be protected under 42 CFR, part 2, and IHS/HIPPA policy rules and regulations.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this job. These statements should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate their US work authorization during the employment verification process. The pre-employment process also requires the ability to pass a criminal background investigation and drug/alcohol test.

NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi recognizes Native American preference in its hiring and employment policies.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Nursing and Current State of Michigan NP-C as a Family Nurse Practitioner OR
• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and current State of Michigan PA-C
• Two years experience working as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a primary care setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
• Ability to understand, gain knowledge and incorporate Anishinabek values, culture, and customs into activities and services
• Experience in OR willingness to seek additional training in treating patients with substance abuse disorders and medication-assisted treatment (MAT)