Family Nurse Practitioner

Fast Pace Health•Homewood, AL

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About The Position

The Family Nurse Practitioner delivers high-quality care within Fast Pace Health’s scope of services and works to achieve strong patient satisfaction. The role provides care in both clinic and telehealth settings, adapts to changing technologies and protocols, responds promptly and accurately to changes in patient condition or treatment response, and maintains a compassionate, welcoming atmosphere. The Provider works in a team-oriented, fast-paced and autonomous environment, following clinical protocols and applicable Federal and State regulations. The Provider assesses patients, develops diagnoses, orders, performs or interprets diagnostic tests, provides diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations, prescribes medications responsibly, and educates patients about ongoing care for acute and chronic conditions. The role also supports clinic staff and new employees through guidance, training, and coaching. Full-time employees work 12-hour shifts and every other weekend. PRN employees must work at least four shifts per month. Ancillary Providers may be responsible for periodic on-call coverage.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN).
At least 1–2 years of experience as a provider in a relevant practice is stated as preferred.
Active, good-standing, verifiable license and DEA registration; DEA is required for all providers, subject to the stated state-law timing exception.
Ability to treat patients of all ages and meet credentialing requirements.
Full-time and part-time providers must obtain DOT certification within 120 days of employment and maintain it during employment.
Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, autonomous environment and adapt to new technologies and protocols.
Ability to respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
Ability to meet established patient-volume goals and complete accurate patient charts promptly.
Ability to comply with clinical protocols, company standards, and applicable Federal and State regulations, including HIPAA.
Ability to perform the physical, sensory, cognitive, and environmental functions specified for the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a provider in Urgent Care, an Occupational Medical Facility, an ER or Trauma Unit, or Family Medical Practice is strongly preferred.
Experience working as a Telehealth Clinician is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide quality care in clinic and telehealth settings and meet established patient-volume goals.
Lead clinic staff by example and provide guidance to support quality professional services and patient satisfaction.
Perform responsibilities included in the SCRIBE job description.
Review patients’ medical histories, symptoms, allergies, and current medications; ask relevant questions to formulate accurate diagnoses.
Engage with clinical leadership and escalate concerns to management when appropriate to support patient care and adherence to company values.
Complete patient charts accurately and promptly, forwarding charts as appropriate each day.
Implement clinical and telehealth protocols established by the CMO and Supervising Physicians.
Analyze patient histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
Provide patient-centered in-person and virtual diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations, with attention to safety, cost, and accuracy.
Comply with department expectations and Federal and State regulations, including HIPAA and health information management requirements.
Manage telehealth patient queues promptly and ensure appropriate follow-up.
Order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe medications responsibly; and educate patients about treatment and ongoing care for acute and chronic conditions.
Follow clinical practice guidelines established by the Office of Medical Affairs and standard NP protocols.
Attend mandatory monthly meetings with Supervising Physicians and E/M training.
Complete required compliance training and follow company standards of operation and core values.
Recommend improvements to the patient experience and care to clinic and telehealth leadership.
Communicate regularly with the team to support excellent patient care.
Welcome new employees, introduce them to the team, provide clinic tours and process overviews, and support their learning through training, job shadowing, demonstrations, and coaching.
Maintain constructive relationships and a positive work atmosphere with patients, coworkers, and managers; protect confidential information.
Consult with patients through virtual communication channels.
Perform other duties assigned by management.
Work a minimum of four shifts per month if employed PRN.
Work 12-hour shifts and every other weekend if employed full time.
Provide periodic on-call coverage if designated an Ancillary Provider.