Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
About The Position
PeopleOne Health is a rapidly growing provider of value-based primary care, known for its high member satisfaction. They focus on preventive care, behavior change, and proactive wellness through a direct primary care model to improve health outcomes and reduce costs. The culture emphasizes self-care, mutual care, and member care. The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is responsible for delivering primary and preventive healthcare to patients aged 2 years and older. The role focuses on overall wellness, disease prevention, and managing chronic conditions. The FNP will work independently and with physicians to assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients, aiming to enhance health outcomes. Key duties include prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and coordinating care within a team environment.
Requirements
- Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Strong communication and patient education abilities.
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP) from an accredited program required.
- Current state licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) required.
- National certification in a relevant specialty (e.g., AANP, ANCC) required.
- Current DEA registration for prescribing medications required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.
- Minimum of 2–5 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in an outpatient or primary care setting.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, is preferred.
- Prior experience in patient-centered, preventive care approaches preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides primary and preventive healthcare services to patients 2 years of age and older.
- Emphasizes overall wellness, disease prevention, and chronic condition management.
- Assesses, diagnoses, treats, and educates patients to improve health outcomes.
- Prescribes medications and orders and interprets diagnostic tests.
- Coordinates care within an interdisciplinary team.
- Conducts comprehensive health assessments, including physical exams, history taking, and diagnostic evaluations.
- Diagnoses and manages acute and chronic illnesses, developing individualized treatment plans.
- Prescribes medications and non-pharmacologic therapies following state and federal guidelines.
- Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests such as laboratory work, imaging, and EKGs.
- Provides health counseling, disease prevention strategies, and wellness education for patients and families.
- Performs minor medical procedures within the scope of practice.
- Collaborates with specialists and other healthcare providers for patient referrals and continuity of care.
- Ensures accurate documentation in electronic health records (EHR) in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Adheres to legal, ethical, and professional standards of practice in patient care.
- Participates in community health outreach and wellness programs.
- Engages in continuous education and professional development to maintain clinical expertise.
- Contributes to quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice implementation.
- Provides clinical guidance and mentorship to nursing staff, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals.
- Assists in training and onboarding new clinical staff.
- Oversees patient care coordination, ensuring best practices in treatment and follow-up care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
