PRN Nurse Practitioner/ Advanced Practice Provider Primary Care
About The Position
Equitas Health seeks a PRN Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to provide comprehensive medical care as part of a multidisciplinary team. The APP works autonomously and collaboratively to diagnose and manage patients’ health care and is expected to participate in the development, expansion, and maintenance of the Equitas Health Medical Center program. The hourly rate is $68.75–$81.25. This is an as-needed position and does not include benefits. The role includes direct primary and specialty medical services, including care for transgender and gender-nonconforming people and patients with HIV. The APP develops coordinated treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team, consults regularly with a collaborating or supervising physician, and contributes to clinic protocols, policies, quality improvement, and program monitoring. The position also involves patient education, HIV prevention, community collaboration, continuing professional education, and culturally humble, respectful service. Hours may vary and can include some evenings, Saturdays, extended hours, and weekends.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing and board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner, or a master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and board certification as a Physician Assistant.
- Active Ohio licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with prescriptive authority.
- Federal DEA license.
- CPR/BLS certification.
- Exemplary customer service and written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of the health and social service needs of people with HIV/AIDS.
- Sensitivity to, interest in, and competence with cultural differences, transgender and gender-nonconforming patients, HIV/AIDS, minority health, sexual practices, and chemical dependency.
- Demonstrated competence working with people of color and the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other computer applications.
- Reliable transportation, a driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance.
- Ability to work Saturdays and extended hours on an intermittent and rotating basis.
- Ability to travel, drive or otherwise have reliable transportation, communicate in writing, build relationships with clients and community partners, use a computer for typing and research, attend meetings, and present to individuals and groups.
- Background and reference checks are conducted; pre-employment drug testing is administered under the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Epic is preferred.
- Two or more years of experience providing primary care is desired.
- Two or more years of experience providing HIV care is desired.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct medical services, including comprehensive medical histories, assessments, primary care, specialty care for transgender and gender-nonconforming people, specialty HIV care, laboratory surveillance, and physical examinations.
- Prescribe or recommend pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, including controlled substances and hormone therapy.
- Facilitate direct patient admissions to hospitals when needed.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop coordinated treatment plans.
- Use primary care clinic protocols and procedures when providing services.
- Consult regularly with the collaborating or supervising physician.
- Educate patients about transgender health, HIV disease, primary care issues, and medication adherence strategies.
- Assess patient risk behaviors and provide education about HIV transmission prevention; provide HIV prevention therapy as needed.
- Assist in developing and implementing clinic policies, procedures, clinical protocols, continuous quality improvement standards, and program monitoring.
- Build collaborative relationships with the transgender and gender-nonconforming community to improve access to services, specialists, and consultant care.
- Keep knowledge of transgender health and HIV/AIDS current through reading, conferences, lectures, and other educational opportunities.
- Participate in quality initiatives to improve patient health outcomes.
- Provide exceptional customer service and demonstrate unconditional positive regard toward clients.
- Develop cultural competency and practice cultural humility and respect for diversity in interactions with staff, patients, and the community.
- Contribute to a positive work environment and demonstrate respect for Equitas Health employees and interns.
- Perform other medical center- and pharmacy-related duties as assigned.
