Nurse Practitioner, Rheumatology, Full-Time

The South Bend Clinic • South Bend, IN

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About The Position

The South Bend Clinic is seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join its growing Rheumatology team. The provider will contribute to collaborative, patient-centered care and help expand high-quality services for the Michiana community.

The South Bend Clinic is part of Duly Health and Care and has ten campuses, nearly 150 providers, and more than twenty specialties. The clinic remains committed to patient-centered, physician-led care.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• National certification in the applicable specialty (ANCC).
• Current state licensure as a PA or Advanced Practice Nurse and RN.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification.
• Active Mid-level Practitioner Controlled Substance License and DEA License may be required based on prescriptive authority.
• Strong analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail in maintaining patient-related information and documenting patient progress.
• Excellent patient interaction, a friendly and approachable demeanor, ability to resolve customer complaints, and strong customer service principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient examinations and treatment; record physical exams, analyze data, develop care plans, and treat minor illnesses and injuries according to established protocols.
• Assist with procedures or conduct invasive and non-invasive procedures within the scope of practice.
• Order laboratory, x-ray, and other non-invasive diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and refer patients to appropriate physicians or other healthcare professionals when problems exceed the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice.
• Communicate with referring providers or supervising physicians.
• Prescribe medications within scope of practice, with collaborative physician oversight and any required mid-level practitioner controlled substance license.
• Instruct patients and families on healthcare, illness prevention, and home care, adapting communication to patients’ age, psychosocial, and cultural needs and following practice protocols.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% after deductible when using a Duly provider.
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account.
• Employer-provided life and disability insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Days, and Paid Holidays.
• Employee discounts and tuition assistance.
• Up to $2,500 yearly in CME funds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time