APRN/PA - Workplace Health - Part Time

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas Inc•Coffeyville, KS

14h

About The Position

This position is part of the medical clinical team and provides primary care and/or walk-in care services. The provider assesses and manages patients in the clinic according to established standards of practice and makes independent decisions about advanced practice clinical needs and medical decisions within their scope of practice. Providers working in Oklahoma facilities practice under collaborative authorization with one or more physicians. The position is 32 hours per week. The role includes developing and managing patient care plans, providing comprehensive outpatient care, managing acute and chronic illnesses, prescribing medications, making referrals, documenting care, and coordinating follow-up. The provider may consult with other CHC/SEK providers, supervise healthcare students, participate in after-hours on-call coverage and quality improvement activities, and float to other CHC/SEK facilities as needed. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

For work in Kansas, a valid Kansas Nurse Practitioner license.
For work in Oklahoma or Columbus WIC, a valid Oklahoma Nurse Practitioner license with prescriptive authority; an Oklahoma license may also be required for other APRNs depending on location and practice.
A valid Kansas Registered Nurse license or a multistate license in the nurse’s state of residence; an Oklahoma Registered Nurse license may be required if the candidate does not have a multistate license.
Graduation from an accredited Advanced Nurse Practitioner program.
Current board certification through ANCC or AANP.
If required by the position or practice, obtain DOT Certification within 30 days of hire and recertify every 10 years.
Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to an ethnically and economically diverse patient and employee population.
Knowledge of the rationale for appropriate patient care.
Ability to communicate through appropriate channels and follow the proper chain of command for patient complaints.
Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
Computer literacy and ability to navigate the Electronic Health Record.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships with coworkers and other members of the healthcare team and organization.
Ability to provide customer service consistent with the organization’s mission.
Ability to interact with patients and family members courteously and respectfully.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with organizational policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Commitment to serving the underserved.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a clinic setting.
A strong community/public health orientation.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage medical plans of care based on an agreement jointly developed and signed by the mid-level provider and supervising physicians.
Provide comprehensive outpatient care, including health examinations, treatment of medical conditions, and follow-up of detected problems.
Manage acute and chronic illnesses and routine care through care plans, coordinating with a patient’s behavioral health provider when appropriate.
Refer patients to CHC/SEK disciplines and/or external resources or agencies for additional services.
Prescribe medications to treat conditions as indicated.
Provide clinical consultation to other CHC/SEK providers as needed.
Complete accurate, timely, and clear medical record documentation according to the Electronic Health Record Completion Policy.
Follow clinic protocols, guidelines, and scope-of-practice requirements established by professional regulatory agencies.
Provide appropriate follow-up with clinical support staff, including communicating test results to patients by telephone or written correspondence.
Communicate clearly in writing and orally with patients, guardians, and employees.
Participate in after-hours on-call care for the CHC/SEK inpatient population when assigned.
Participate in quality improvement activities.
Supervise healthcare students when assigned.
Float to alternate CHC/SEK facilities as needed to ensure appropriate access to care.
Perform other duties as assigned.