Care Team Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
The Care Team Nurse Practitioner (CTNP) provides specified patient visits and supports the overall functioning of a primary care team at Esperanza Health Center, serving underserved communities in North Philadelphia. The role includes caring for patients between visits with their primary care provider by responding to medication refill requests, addressing lab results, completing forms, requesting prior authorizations, and handling other patient care needs. The CTNP also sees patients with acute complaints identified by Care Team Registered Nurses or presenting as walk-ins, patients who need an in-person or telehealth visit to discuss abnormal lab results, and patients whose requests are best addressed during a visit. The CTNP provides clinical assessment, treatment, preventive care, patient education, procedures, referrals, and follow-up in accordance with established clinical guidelines and licensing restrictions. The position works closely with support staff, physicians, specialists, and other health professionals, and participates in emergency response when needed. It also includes holistic and spiritual care consistent with Esperanza Health Center’s Christian mission, including respectful spiritual support, staff devotions, and accountability to and active participation in a Bible-teaching church congregation.
Requirements
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP).
- At least 2 years of experience in primary care.
- Demonstrated commitment to Christian values and ethical practice.
- Passion for serving underserved populations.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
- Ability to integrate faith into clinical care respectfully and in a patient-centered manner.
- Accountable to and active in a Bible-teaching church congregation.
- Maintain required credentials, including license and DEA registration, and continuing education.
- Operate within nurse practitioner training and licensing restrictions.
Nice To Haves
- Family Medicine experience or specialization is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Respond to medication refill requests according to EHC guidelines, including checking visit history and medication monitoring.
- Complete patient forms, prior authorizations, and DME forms thoroughly and within EHC guidelines; request appointments when additional information is needed.
- Respond to triage messages and patient questions with appropriate guidance, clarification, and disposition, addressing important and urgent messages according to policy.
- Review lab results, sign off on normal results, plan follow-up for abnormal results, and communicate urgent results promptly.
- Care for patients with acute complaints, walk-in needs, abnormal lab results, and other requests best addressed during a visit; adjust pace to clinical demand and help manage unscheduled patient needs.
- Respond to Rapid Responses and Code Blues and participate actively in emergency team functions.
- Provide clinical assessment and treatment using appropriate judgment and established care guidelines; provide preventive care and address EHC quality-assurance priorities.
- Plan appropriate follow-up for chronic conditions, abnormal tests, and missed appointments; consult specialists when appropriate and track higher-risk labs and referrals.
- Educate patients and communicate effectively with patients, support staff, outside health professionals, and colleagues.
- Perform procedures with appropriate consent, documentation, skill, care, and follow-up, and report adverse events and near misses.
- Maintain accurate documentation, referrals, problem lists, medication lists, and health maintenance records; complete visit documentation within 24 hours and daily paperwork promptly.
- Prescribe controlled medications according to established guidelines and accountability measures; practice cost-effective medicine and maintain patient confidentiality.
- Assess patients’ psychological and social needs and refer them to counseling, psychiatry, or social services as appropriate.
- Provide spiritual support consistent with the organization’s Christian mission, treating patients with respect, humility, love, and self-control and avoiding misuse of practitioner status.
- Communicate directly and promptly with coworkers to resolve disagreements, contribute to team morale, give and receive feedback, and keep the work area organized.
- Maintain credentials, including license and DEA registration, and continuing education; operate within training and licensing restrictions and obtain appropriate supervision and co-signatures.
- Explain the nurse practitioner role to patients and seek input from collaborating or substitute physicians when appropriate.
- Precept and mentor visiting medical, nurse practitioner, and physician assistant students.
- Participate in daily staff devotions, lead devotions periodically, and contribute to the spiritual life of staff.
- Suggest and help implement practice improvements; assist with promotional and fundraising materials and events optionally.
- Arrive on time for work, meetings, and patient sessions; communicate with the Site Medical Director if more than 10 minutes late; use administrative time effectively and respond promptly to urgent care-related calls and messages.
- Attain personal patient-volume targets and maintain a lifestyle consistent with biblical standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
