Advanced Practice Clinician - Float

NHBP•Battle Creek, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) delivers professional medical care in an ambulatory outpatient multidisciplinary environment. The APC may provide services at any of the three Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) service sites, serving American Indians and Alaskan Natives, NHBP government and entity employees, and other individuals specified by Tribal Council. The APC provides primary care, occupational health, and urgent care to patients ranging in age from infant to elder. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the APC supports the NHBP Health and Human Services Department mission, participates in quality improvement consistent with patient-centered medical home principles, and assists with NHBP strategic priorities within the position’s scope of responsibility. This is a float position based at Pine Creek Reservation, Michigan, and requires coverage at other NHBP facilities as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with the ability to adjust the schedule as needed. The role is exempt and has a starting annualized salary of $132,000. The APC reports to the Medical Director.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies from an accredited school of Physician Assistants, or a Master’s degree in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, from an accredited school of Graduate Nursing.
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or a nationally recognized Nurse Practitioner Certification Board.
Valid Michigan license to practice as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, with no exclusions or sanctions.
Possess or obtain upon hire a federal DEA license.
Ability to work within a collaborative prescriptive agreement with a licensed medical physician and collaboratively with patients’ primary care providers.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record; must be GSA certifiable.
Ability to travel and adjust schedule as needed or required.
Successfully pass NHBP’s background check and hair-sample drug screen.
Ability to competently use an electronic medical record for patient-care documentation.
Basic technical proficiency in digital communication, internet searching, and electronically generating documents.
Desire to understand, gain knowledge of, and appreciate Native American culture and customs.
Ability to follow the NHBP Code of Ethics and comply with Tribal, State, Federal, and other relevant regulations and policies.
Demonstrated understanding of HIPAA and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Organizational and time-management skills, self-direction, and ability to work independently.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and change priorities quickly.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with tribal members, coworkers, and the general public.
Professional demeanor and appearance.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, with experience in primary care, occupational health, or urgent care.
Previous experience providing medical care within a Tribal Community.
Previous experience providing pediatric care.
Understanding of the patient-centered care model.

Responsibilities

Provide and manage direct patient care, including examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, including x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies.
Prescribe pharmaceuticals, medications, and treatment regimens appropriate to assessed conditions.
Refer patients to specialists and relevant patient care services as appropriate.
Monitor patients’ conditions and progress and reevaluate treatment as necessary.
Explain procedures and discuss test results and prescribed treatments with patients.
Perform primary care procedures as delineated in the medical staff privileging process.
Provide counseling, guidance, and health education to patients, families, and groups.
Collaborate with available resources, including nursing, behavioral health, community health, social services, and case management, to develop patient-centered care plans.
Maintain health records in accordance with established policy.
Assist with reviewing clinical protocols and clinic administrative practices within the HHS Department.
Follow departmental policies, procedures, objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Comply with standards of care, confidentiality and privacy laws, and NHBP policies and procedures.
Participate in clinical team conferences, quality assurance, planning, and other activities to review, improve, enhance, or expand services.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing medical education, performance improvement activities, and self-study.
Maintain certification through required continuing education, examinations, and other certification requirements.
Maintain Michigan licensure through approved continuing education and maintain DEA licensure.
Coordinate leave and continuing education requests well in advance with the Clinical Manager and other medical providers to ensure clinic service coverage.
Maintain appropriate working relationships with staff, patients, and community members.
Represent NHBP clinics and staff positively in the community.
Travel to other NHBP facilities as needed to provide coverage.

Benefits

Eligible team members contribute minimal cost sharing toward medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Account for medical reimbursement.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Dependent Care FSA.
401(k) plan with eligible match, vesting on day one.
Paid time off accrues immediately upon hire.
Tuition reimbursement program with educational release time after 12 months.
Up to 14 paid holidays.
Employee wellness and fitness programs.
Opportunities to participate in NHBP-sponsored activities.
Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer.