Family Nurse Practitioner

Iconma Portal•Lawrenceville, NJ

About The Position

The Family Nurse Practitioner provides evidence-based primary and family care to a panel of patients in collaboration with a dedicated clinical care team. The team works with the provider to improve outcomes across the patient panel. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management of health problems, health counseling, and disposition planning. The position reports to the practice manager. The practitioner also handles clinic administration, including opening and closing the clinic, managing inventory, following up with patients, verifying insurance, collecting payments, and maintaining a clean environment. The role involves managing appointments, conducting routine examinations and diagnostic tests, counseling patients on healthy lifestyle choices, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to maintain comprehensive care plans. Practitioners encourage patients to participate actively in their health and well-being through services such as screenings, behavioral health and wellness, and chronic condition management.

Requirements

Verifiable high school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of recent Nurse Practitioner experience in primary care, family medicine, a primary care practice, or urgent care.
Working knowledge and understanding of quality measurement in managing chronic disease conditions.
Master's degree-level Family Nurse Practitioner program.
Current national board certification and state-of-employment license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
Effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
Outstanding organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Self-motivated, able to prioritize and solve problems, take initiative, and advocate for patients and the practice.
Initiative, problem-solving ability, adaptability, and flexibility.
Ability to work remotely in a clinical care team culture.
Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously.
Proficiency with information management and technology.
Willingness to obtain multistate licensure.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based primary and family care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management of health problems, health counseling, and disposition planning.
Collaborate with a dedicated clinical care team to improve outcomes for a panel of patients.
Perform administrative duties, including opening and closing the clinic, managing inventory, following up with patients, verifying insurance, collecting payments, and maintaining a clean environment.
Handle patient appointments and perform routine examinations.
Discuss healthy lifestyle choices with patients and complete diagnostic tests to help diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses.
Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to maintain a comprehensive plan of care.
Encourage patients to participate in their own healthcare and well-being through screenings, behavioral health and wellness, and chronic condition management.