Family Nurse Practitioner

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Douglasville, GA

About The Position

Youth Villages is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner to provide medical care in its residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia. These programs serve youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges in secure facilities, open campuses, and group homes. The residential treatment approach combines structure and freedom and supports youth in moving to the least restrictive treatment setting through trauma-informed care, clinical interventions, life-skills development, and recreation therapy at selected locations. Most youth also attend accredited schools on campus. The practitioner functions independently to assess and treat patients with acute, critical, and chronic health needs, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary medical team. The role also includes health education, care coordination, accurate clinical documentation, and participation in staff onboarding activities as needed.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing or Science of Nursing.
Active nursing license as a Certified Nurse Practitioner.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of experience as a practicing Certified Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

Perform age-appropriate histories and physical examinations for patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic conditions.
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccinations, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Provide in-house treatment for minor illnesses and acute and chronic health problems.
Refer patients to specialists or other practitioners when necessary and screen patients for further testing according to clinical guidelines.
Assist with updating practice protocols and processes as requested.
Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests based on patients’ age-specific needs.
Provide general and preventive care and conduct check-ups as needed.
Perform medical procedures according to issued privileges.
Monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
Facilitate patient transitions within and between health care settings.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and make appropriate referrals.
Support staff, patients, and families in decision-making by providing educational tools.
Participate in provider and medical care team meetings.
Provide continuity of managed care for patients with pre-existing long-term problems.
Document and code patient contacts accurately and legibly in the medical record, including health assessments and plans of care and treatment.
Perform as an active member of the medical team.
Perform physical examinations and administer TB tests during new-hire orientation as needed.
Contact parents, legal guardians, or other stakeholders involved in a patient’s care with follow-up on health status or related concerns.
Remain compliant with required training, including CPI and CPR certifications and refreshers.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Two weeks of paid vacation for full-time employees; one week for part-time employees.
12 paid sick days per year.
11 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Mileage and cell phone reimbursement when applicable.
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision.
Continuous training for growth and development.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.