Experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Christ Health Center Inc • Birmingham, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Christ Health Center in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for their Family Medicine Advanced Practice Provider position. In this role, you will collaborate closely with skilled physicians to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to the underserved community. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by improving the health and well-being of individuals and families, providing comprehensive and holistic care in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in Family Medicine or Med/Peds.
• Ability to consult and work collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers to develop effective treatment plans.
• Ability to obtain health history and perform a physical exam to determine and execute a diagnosis and treatment plan in accordance with established standards, procedures, and practices.
• Requisition lab tests and x-rays, write prescriptions, and make referrals, as appropriate.
• Follow CHC clinical practice guidelines.
• Delegate patient care responsibilities that fall under the scope of practice of other Care Team members to those individuals (i.e., medical assistant, nurse, social worker or other physician for “diagnostic dilemma’s”).
• Ability to provide patient care to approximately 7-8 patients per 4-hour shift per day as per productivity expectations for all mid-level providers.
• Self-motivated and flexible to daily patient schedule and/or clinic needs.
• Graduate of an accredited program.
• Current license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong assessment skills required.
• Ability to work independently and make clinical assessments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Leadership and organizational skills essential.
• Satisfactory completion of medication course.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Word and ability to work within an electronic health record.
• Must be a United States Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and reports.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients, visitors, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events) and to convey the information to others.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 20-50 pounds.
• Ability to carry objects weighing up to 20-50 pounds.
• Ability to stand +/- 90% of the time.
• Ability to stoop and bend, to reach, and grab with arms and hands; manual dexterity and to communicate with others.
• Ability to use a keyboard and visualize a computer monitor to enter words or data.
• Understands Christ Health Center Mission Statement and Values.
• Consistently displays Christ Health Center’s Mission on a daily basis.
• Treats patients, visitors, and co-workers with love and respect.

Nice To Haves

• One year ambulatory or public health experience preferred.
• Bilingual, especially in Spanish, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Confirm patient identity according to current procedure before rendering any service.
• Thoroughly, accurately, and promptly document all services rendered in the electronic medical record for every patient.
• Perform all tests, procedures, and other services according to the policy and procedure of CHC, notifying the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner of instrument or procedural problems.
• Comply with CLIA, OSHA, and JCAHO regulations for safety, infection control, equipment operation, and other applicable areas.
• Participate in proficiency testing as required by CHC or departmental policy to ensure proper standards of care are maintained.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient health information in accordance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations.
• Assist with recognizing the needs and concerns of people within their cultural framework, and maintain constructive relationships in dealing with them.
• Understand CHC’s relationship with the community and maintain a positive image and relationships.
• Maintain open communication with Medical Assistants, Registered Nurses, Clinical Director, Mid-level providers, Physicians, and other staff, reporting patient progress, abnormal diagnostic/assessment data, and notable health changes.
• Interpret CHC’s services and policies to patients and families.
• Deal with the public and staff, both in person and over the telephone, in a tactful and professional manner.
• Attend staff meetings and provider meetings, and maintain involvement with CHC committees to ensure quality of care for patients.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the medical director.
• Participate in continuing medical education, including Life Support Training, to maintain the skills necessary to perform mid-level duties and as required by applicable medical boards and the State.
• Maintain own physical health required to perform nurse practitioner duties; maintain current immunizations and up-to-date PPD.
• Maintain communication with Administration regarding personal issues related to drugs, felonies, discipline, loss of license or privileges, litigation where the provider or clinic is harmed or at risk, or other serious issues.
• Meet twice a year with the designated collaborating physician as outlined in the mid-level supervision requirements protocol.
• Abide by the health center’s mission statement, statement of purpose, and guiding principles to provide leadership by example for staff.
• Attend monthly All Staff meetings, monthly department meetings, and annual retreats.
• Attend and participate in in-service education for staff, quality assurance program, and risk-management programs.
• Participate in peer/chart review, performance evaluations, and quality improvement efforts.
• Ensure continuity of patient and family care by exchanging information and cooperating with other community health/social service agencies, hospitals, and health care providers.
• Counsel patients and/or significant others concerning physical and developmental well-being, defining each individual’s needs and problems.
• Identify community health resources, and guide patients and/or significant others in their use.

Benefits

• 401K & 401K Matching
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• $25,000 Basic Life Insurance-After 90 Day Probationary Period During The Term of Employment with CHC
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed