Advanced Practice Clinician

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 service sites of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi community, serving American Indians and Alaskan Natives, NHBP government and entity employees, and other individuals specified by Tribal Council. The position provides primary care, occupational health, and urgent care services to patients ranging in age from infants to elders. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the APC supports the NHBP Health and Human Services Department mission, participates in quality improvement activities aligned with patient-centered medical home principles, and helps advance NHBP strategic priorities within the role’s scope. The position is exempt and reports to the Medical Director. The schedule is four 10-hour day shifts occurring Monday through Friday. The position is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, with the possibility of providing services at any of the three NHBP service sites. Starting annualized salary is $132,000.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies from an accredited school of Physician Assistants, or a master’s degree in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from an accredited graduate nursing school.
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 collaborate with patients’ primary care providers.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record; must be GSA certifiable.
Ability to travel and adjust the schedule as needed or required.
Ability to 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 generating electronic 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.
Proven organizational and time-management skills, including ability to be self-directed and self-starting.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare 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 physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests for screening and diagnosis, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies.
Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
Refer patients to specialists and relevant patient-care components as appropriate.
Monitor patients’ conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
Perform usual 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 in reviewing clinical protocols and clinic administrative practices within the HHS Department.
Follow departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Comply with accepted standards of care, confidentiality and privacy laws, and NHBP policies and procedures.
Participate in clinical team conferences, quality assurance, planning, and other activities designed to review, improve, enhance, or expand services.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing medical education, performance improvement activities, and self-study.
Maintain certification by nationally recognized bodies by completing required continuing education, examinations, and other maintenance-of-certification activities.
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 adequate coverage of clinic service hours.
Maintain appropriate and healthy working relationships with staff, patients, and community members.
Represent NHBP clinics and staff positively within the community.

Benefits

Minimal employee cost sharing toward medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members.
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 Flexible Spending Account.
401(k) plan with eligible employer match and vesting on day one.
Paid time off accrued beginning 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.
Eligible employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness.