NURSE PRACTITIONER RESIDENCY
About The Position
Riggs Community Health Center is seeking Adult-Gerontology Nurse, Family, Pediatric, or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners for its Nurse Practitioner Residency Program. This 1-year paid residency is designed for new nurse practitioners (graduated within the last 18 months) who are committed to developing careers in rural or under-served healthcare settings. The program aims to improve access to quality, cost-effective, comprehensive healthcare with respect and compassion for under-served community members. Upon successful completion, residents are given first consideration for permanent employment at Riggs Community Health Center or its community partner facilities. Riggs Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with NCQA's Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition.
Requirements
- Citizen of the United States, a non-citizen national, or a foreign national who possesses a visa permitting permanent residence in the United States.
- Recent graduates (18 months or less from program start August 2024).
- MSN or DNP from an accredited primary care nurse practitioner program.
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification by the start of the program.
- Indiana state RN and APN credentialing, if applicable.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to providing primary care to medically under-served populations.
- Strong commitment to practice as a primary care provider in a FQHC or other rural setting.
- Must have completed a 2-credit pharmacology course within the last 5 years.
- Willingness to shadow at Riggs CHC and community partner clinics prior to acceptance.
- Willingness to travel to and from clinic sites in Lafayette, Frankfort, Lebanon, Delphi, Burlington, Wolcott, Monon, Attica, and Crawfordsville within Indiana.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide primary care to medically under-served populations.
- Practice as a primary care provider in an FQHC or other rural setting.
- Participate in a 1-year residency program designed for new nurse practitioners.
- Develop a career in challenging rural or under-served healthcare settings.
Benefits
- Competitive Residency Salary ($92,610.00)
- Sign-on bonus
- Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (eligible day 1)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) Employer Contributions up to $700/year
- 401(k) with match after three months
- Life Insurance
- Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
