Family Nurse Practitioner- (Evening / Weekend Clinic)

At White House Clinics, we do health care differently.  Our multi-disciplinary care teams incorporate the expertise of medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and care navigation professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care designed to help them achieve their health goals.  While our work is fast-paced, our teams enjoy being able to work collaboratively to support patients.

Our Evening & Weekend access schedule creates an alternative work schedule which allows for 4-day weekends every other week, while extending access to care for health center patients.  This Primary Care APRN position cares for patients in the Berea Primary Care Clinic located inside CHI - St. Joseph - Berea. 

Schedule:
Week 1    Sun 10a-8p  |  Mon 10a-8p  |  Tues OFF  |  Wed 10a-8p  |  Thurs 10a-8p  |  Fri OFF  |  Sat OFF
Week 2    Sun OFF  |  Mon OFF  |  Tues 10a-8p  |  Wed 10a-8p  |  Thurs OFF  |  Fri 10a-8p  |  Sat 10a-8p
 
White House Clinics employees enjoy a competitive wage and robust benefit package including:

• Loan Repayment Opportunities
• Employer Paid Health, Life & Disability Insurance
• 4 Weeks of PTO
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan with up to 4% Matching
• CE Time & Expense Account
• And More!

Many employees work alternative work schedules which allow them a day off during the week. 
 
At White House Clinics, we believe in providing our employees with opportunity for both personal and professional growth in a challenging and rewarding work environment.  We recognize the contributions that each person makes to the team and value each person’s input as we work to deliver outstanding patient care. 
 
BASIC FUNCTION
Nurse Practitioner provides primary care services, including assessing and managing patients in the clinic, following established standards and practices.
 
PRINCIPLE DUTIES 

1. Perform a complete physical exam, obtain complete medical history and record findings.  Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.  Interpret and integrate data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
2. Conduct one on one patient teaching and education.  Educate patients regarding health and illness prevention.
3. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
4. Participate in Quality Assurance activities and chart reviews.
5. Record physical findings, and formulate plan and prognoses, based on patient’s condition.  Keep current and accurate records in accordance with clinic medical protocol and provide adequately detailed information to allow accurate and truthful coding of diagnosis and services provided.
6. Discuss case with Physician and other health professionals, when/as needed to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.
7. Prescribe or recommend drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
8. Refer patients to Physician(s) for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment. 
9. Administer medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines.  Suture minor lacerations.
10. Instruct patient/family regarding medications and treatments.
11. Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.
12. Collaborate with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.  Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.  Maintain and review patient records, charts and other pertinent information.  Post tests and examination results.  Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation.
13. Maintain patient confidentiality.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY
Reports to the Chief Medical Officer.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Nurse Practitioner may supervise as preceptor to a nurse practitioner student per organizational guidelines.  Employee carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include instructing students; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
May require prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping, stretching, and lifting (generally not in excess of 50 pounds at a time).  Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment.  Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports.
 
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a medical or dental business office environment.  Requires frequent contact with staff and the public. Frequently exposed to blood, toxic or caustic chemicals. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Work may be stressful at time.

WORKING HOURS
40+ hours/week.  A position exempt from wage and hour laws, job may require work weeks in excess of forty hours and/or irregular schedule from time to time.

SALARY
Starting at $98,000, annually.
 
The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required in order to perform the work. The health center reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises. Additionally, this job description is not intended as an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and the Center continues to maintain its status as an at-will employer.