Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Neighborhood Health•Alexandria, VA

6d•$115,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant provides quality clinical services to patients of all ages in a community-based setting that promotes healthy lifestyles, prevention of illness and injury, and management of acute and chronic conditions. The role includes direct patient care, physical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referrals for specialty services as needed, and follow-up. Care is provided in collaboration with the center’s Physicians and Chief Medical Officer. The position requires dedication to the philosophy and mission of Neighborhood Health.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in Virginia or current Physician Assistant licensure in Virginia.
Current Nurse Practitioner certification in Adult or Family Practice, or current Physician Assistant certification.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) provider card.
At least 1 year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce and client base.
Experience with information technology, electronic health records, medical records, culturally diverse populations, and care of underserved populations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish is very strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide medical care and advice to patients of all ages according to protocols and evidence-based practice, and prescribe medication and treatment according to protocol, formulary, and evidence-based practice.
Take patient histories and perform physical assessments; use laboratory and diagnostic tests to support differential diagnoses and provide medically indicated follow-up treatment.
Order recommended screenings and preventive treatments in accordance with the Neighborhood Health Quality Assurance program and standard clinical practice.
Maintain electronic patient medical records in accordance with Neighborhood Health documentation policy.
Refer patients for specialty care and follow up as indicated.
Collaborate with nursing, health education, behavioral health, dental, referral coordinators, pharmacy, and other support staff to maximize patient access to support services.
Work closely with clinical staff to support team-based service delivery and holistic patient care.
Participate in the Neighborhood Health peer review program.
Participate on Health Center committees as appointed by the Chief Medical Officer.
Attend regular staff meetings and required trainings.
Assist with developing, coordinating, and recommending workflow improvements in the program or section area.
Assist with developing and recommending improvements to the quality of patient care.
Take on assigned project lead roles to advance department development and support ad hoc needs.
Work under minimal supervision and perform additional duties and responsibilities as circumstances require.