School-Based Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine

Community Clinic Inc. • Germantown, MD

9d • $115,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The School Based Wellness Center (SBWC) Nurse Practitioner provides direct patient care commensurate to their training and experience, and in collaboration with CCI physicians. The care provided is appropriate for school-based wellness centers with a multicultural, multilingual patient population. As a member of the wellness center’s integrated care team, the Nurse Practitioner will fulfill key functions and responsibilities towards the provision of patient-centered, coordinated patient care.

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner certification from an accredited program.
• Active license issued by the State of Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Active Maryland CDS license.
• DEA licensure.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and communities.
• Ability to collect adequate patient data, conduct a physical exam, interpret physical findings and manage or refer the student as conditions or protocols dictate.
• Flexibility to work at different CCI locations.
• Knowledge of state regulations governing advanced practice nursing.
• Skill in communicating effectively with students and their families, care team members, school staff and administrators.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and the public.
• Computer skills required, including knowledge/experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMRs).
• The ability to speak and write English fluently.
• Understanding the policies, procedures, and functions associated with Care for Kids, Montgomery Cares, Vaccines for Kids, MCHIP/ Health Choice associated with School Based Wellness center programming.
• Understanding COMAR regulations.
• Understanding standardized school forms.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of medicine (including preventive care and acute/chronic disease management) in Pediatric Medicine required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
• Knowledge of Family Medicine is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients within the parameters of their licensure.
• Adhere to evidence-based medical guidelines and standards approved by CCI’s Board and Performance Improvement Committee.
• Carry-out the major responsibility for student’s health care needs including evaluation, management, and follow-up independently or in collaboration with physician consultation or referrals.
• Adhere to a work schedule that provides extended (after school) hours on a recurring cycle.
• Provide telehealth visit coverage for other locations, as needed.
• Complete electronic medical records documentation in expected time frames.
• Complete paper encounters during downtime or system maintenance.
• Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities and audits.
• Attend and participate in at least three school related activities per year.
• Provide referrals internally within school-based wellness centers (mental health counseling, nutrition services, guidance counseling, etc.) and externally based on health-related needs (WIC, Cardiology, etc.).
• Working on-site is an essential duty for the job and regular, reliable attendance is required.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer or designee.

Benefits

• Extensive benefits plan including PTO
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Continuing education assistance; can be used toward obtaining certifications, renewal of certifications, or possible conference attendance.
• Malpractice insurance under FTCA.

What This Job Offers

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