Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP)

COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS PARTNERS OF LOGAN COUNTY•Bellefontaine, OH

About The Position

New CNP Opportunity at Bellefontaine Community Health Center, Logan County, OH! This position will provide Medication -Assisted Treatment (MAT) services to a percentage of the patient population served in our Primary Care Health Center. Community Health & Wellness Partners is an integrated primary care community health center that utilizes a team-based care model, sharing patient-care responsibilities among members of a team. In addition to providing relevant direct and appropriate clinical care, treatment and diagnosis to patients within the scope of practice for a primary care nurse practitioner, the nurse practitioner works in tandem with the team’s physician to function as a Team Leader in overseeing and directing the full operations of a team-care model, providing whole-person, quality care. Function as a fully accountable colleague with physicians and clinics through collaborative care agreements, and strives to support CHWP’s quality initiatives and requirements necessary and relevant to a Federally Qualified Health Center, and various certification programs, i.e. HRSA, PCMH, Joint Commission, etc.

Requirements

Education Completion of an accredited Certified Nurse Practitioner program
Valid Ohio Nursing and Certified Nurse Practitioner license (RN/C-NP) required
Maintain CE credit hours as required
Certificates and Licenses Valid Ohio driver's license
State of Ohio Board of Nursing Board certification within specialty
Professional Demonstrates leadership qualities and displays a strong ability to lead and direct.
Demonstrated expertise in relevant medical practices, protocol, trends and best practices in clinical areas assigned.
Experience/Knowledge of accreditation process and requirements, as well as all federal, state and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a community health center environment.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully
Proficiency in knowledge of electronic medical record software
Proficiency in knowledge of office management, use of computer, software packages, and office machines.

Responsibilities

Achieve Results Effect improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of relevant, high quality medical care.
Ensure the delivery of competent, accurate, medical care and treatment to all patients as assigned.
Meet or exceed all measurable standards of care, including overall clinical, quality and productivity goals.
Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related recordkeeping and administrative functions as assigned
Ensure the delivery of all medical treatment and care is consistent with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including clinical policies and quality initiatives.
Understand and ensure all practices and procedures related to the delivery of medical services are consistent with contracted protocols and procedures and quality initiatives.
Serves as a Team Leader to co-manage and support the full operations of the team-care model
Develop and ensure favorable relationships with all patients and their families.
Achieve commitments from patients to adhere to an effective plan of care, and ensure all patient services are delivered in a caring and professional manner.
Develop and ensure ongoing, positive relationships and collaboration with other members of the Team and CHWP staff.
Ensure the success of each clinic operation through collaborative support and working relationships with a team approach with all CHWP staff.
Serves as a mentor and coach to team members/staff resulting in a cohesive approach to providing services to CHWP’s patients.
Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner, at all times.
Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all CHWP’s policies and procedures and quality initiatives, at all times.
Practice patient care within the scope of a nurse practitioner for primary care or related specialty
Serve CHWP’s Mission by providing quality, whole-person, patient-centered medical care to anyone and everyone in our community.
Aspire to CHWP’s Vision to change lives within our community by eliminating barriers and providing a standard of healthcare that improves the well-being of the whole person.
Commit to the Values of CHWP (BLESSED): Be welcoming Listen with heart Educate patients Serve with excellence Share best practices Eliminate barriers Develop relationships
Participate in stewardship opportunities within the organization at a minimum of twice a year.
Compliant with HIPAA
Comprehensive physical assessment; evaluating, diagnosing, and treating new and existing patient's medical conditions.
Initiating and interpreting labs and diagnostic studies.
Performing medical procedures.
Prescribing and referring patients for specialized consultation.
Assisting Physicians in medical procedures.
Using prescriptive authority to write prescription medicines for patients.
Electronically record progress notes on patients' charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed.
Conducting follow-up patient care.
Providing health education to patients and families.
Supervising and/or coordinating the activities of the patient care team.
Teaching and training illness prevention.
Actively participate in community health education.
Performing emergency life-saving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies.
Are among front-line medical providers in emergency disaster services.
Demonstrate a high level of skill at building relationships and customer service.
Demonstrate interpersonal savvy and influence skills in managing difficult clients and patients.
Demonstrate high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of medicine and associated charting requirements.
Requisite skills and ability to perform certain medical tasks as assigned
Demonstrate a high level of problem-solving skill to better serve patients and staff.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to implement and evaluate operational and administrative processes.
Support and adhere to CHWP’s policies and procedures and quality initiatives