Nurse Practitioner

The Kroger Co. • Newport, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner delivers high-quality healthcare within The Little Clinic’s scope of services while supporting patient satisfaction and continuity of care. The role builds relationships with patients, host store personnel, and the healthcare community, and demonstrates the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

The Little Clinic team promotes health and wellness through diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, preventive medicine, and individualized patient education in convenient retail settings. The role may include coverage at clinics within a region and, for float positions, travel to designated clinics in a specified geographic area. The position must be performed in a manner consistent with company policies, HIPAA requirements, and applicable accommodations.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner, or a bachelor’s degree as a Physician Assistant; PAs in Ohio must have completed 500 hours of post-graduate physician-supervised experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in healthcare.
• Active license, AANP or ANCC certification, and all necessary state credentials.
• Board certification as a family nurse practitioner (FNP-C), or as a physician assistant (PA-C) where eligible.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent telephone, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with applicable clinical procedures.
• Experience with electronic health record charting systems.
• Previous experience in retail health, emergency health, or critical care.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical care while meeting company productivity metrics.
• Participate in peer review, quality assurance, and staff meetings with other health practitioners as required.
• Maintain a safe, quality-based healthcare environment.
• Ensure the clinic remains open during all scheduled hours.
• Collaborate with regional management on community events that promote The Little Clinic and increase clinic utilization.
• Respond as directed by regional management to address situations identified in customer experience surveys.
• Manage clinic inventory and order supplies to support cost-effective clinical operations.
• Perform scheduled quality control on instrumentation and CLIA-waived testing.
• Use company information systems as directed and in compliance with HIPAA regulations and company policies.
• Support the mentor program as a resource and role model.
• Keep clinical knowledge current by attending ongoing education seminars related to retail and family practice.
• Provide coverage for clinics within the region as needed and assigned by regional management.
• Control clinic costs to meet budgeted profitability goals.
• Maintain a community presence through active membership in local nursing organizations and participation in community outreach programs.
• Maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance, wearing a clean white lab coat and closed-toe shoes in compliance with the dress code.
• Participate in other operational duties and responsibilities as assigned by regional management.
• For float positions, travel to designated clinics within a specified geographic area.
• Perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, subject to plan and eligibility terms.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay, based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over the associate’s career through the Continuing Education program.
• Training programs and diverse career pathways offering growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level