Nurse Practitioner - Psych - Homeless Initiative Program

HealthNet; Udaipur District; On-site; INR 9,924,000 - 13,705,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

HealthNet in Indiana seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse to promote excellence in clinical nursing through expert practice, education, consultation, and research. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, provide expert nursing guidance, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

The role requires Indiana RN licensure and NP certification with prescriptive authority, BLS, and potential advanced life support certifications. Travel between centers may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires current state of Indiana licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Requires certification as Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority in Indiana.
• BLS certification (AHA) and possible additional life support certifications.
• ASN required; BSN preferred for advancement.
• Must meet Indiana Administrative Code 848 IAC 4-4-4 Nurse Practitioner standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status via history, exam, screenings, and risk factor identification.
• Develop and implement treatment plans to optimize health.
• Provide consultative services to health team members and community.
• Promote continuous quality improvement and align with national standards.
• Lead staff education and clinical practice governance.
• May travel between health centers as needed.
• Advocate for patients, staff, and management.

Skills

Licensure allowed

Prescriptive authority

Clinical nursing expertise

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Educational outreach

Quality improvement

Flexibility

Travel for work

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Indiana RN licensure

Job description

Description

This position exists to promote excellence in clinical nursing practice by providing expertise in advanced clinical practice, education, consultant services, and clinical research.

Clinical Practice

• Assesses health status through obtainment of relevant health history and comprehensive physical exam, preventive screening, and identification of medical risk factors.
• Formulates appropriate differential diagnosis and identification of individual, family and community needs.
• Develops treatment plan to maximize the health potential of the individual, family, and/or community.
• May conduct patient care conferences, facilitate discharge planning, and develop policies and procedures.
• Orders and adjusts medications per collaborative written agreement and prescriptive authority in accordance with the Indiana Nurse Practice Act; or in consultation with the physician.
• Directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards for nursing practice.
• Serves as a clinical resource for the nursing and other back office staff, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Serves as an advocate for patients, staff, and management.
• Works with a diverse population of low socioeconomic status, multi-cultural/multilingual, high percentage of substance use, low educational attainment, and late and sporadic care patients.

Education

• Advances clinical skills and knowledge by attending continuing medical education trainings as to maintain licensure in accordance with Indiana Nurse Practice Act. Collaborates with other departments to assess learning needs and plan staff education programs.
• Emphasizes wellness and self-care by sharing information needed to make healthy lifestyle choices and health care decisions to patients, family and the community.
• Apply a minimum of one health literacy method when communicating with patients/clients.

Consultation

• Functions as a clinical expert by providing consultative services to health team members and community.
• Markets consultative services and educational programs to the other health team members to problem-solve complex clinical situations and positively impact patient and family outcomes.

Continuous Quality Improvement

• Promotes and participation in applying the principle/model of continuous improvement to improve existing processes and enhance the effective utilization of resources (human and material).
• Collaborates with medical and service line leadership on quality improvement initiatives.
• Compares clinical practices to national standards in order to positively affect patient’s outcomes.

Job responsibilities listed above is a summary and does not include other tasks requested by the hiring manager.

Who is HealthNet?

https://www.indyhealthnet.org/

HealthNet is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization of community-based health centers located in Indianapolis and Bloomington, IN Since 1968, HealthNet has improved the health status of the neighborhoods it serves by making quality health services accessible to everyone. HealthNet annually provides affordable health care to more than 61,000 individuals through its network of 9 primary care health centers 5 dental clinics, 9 school-based clinics, a mobile health unit, and additional support services. HealthNet’s mission is to improve lives with compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Currently not sponsoring work visa.
• Requires current state of Indiana licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Requires certification as Nurse Practitioner from the state of Indiana as required for exercising prescriptive authority Requires clinical expertise as applicable to individual area.
• The APN holds a license to practice nursing in the State of Indiana, has prescriptive authority issued by the Indiana State Board of Nursing, and a current DEA (federal) and CSR (state) certificate of registration for controlled substances.”
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Must meet the educational and experiential requirement as outlined in Indiana Administrative Code 848 IAC 4-4-4 Nurse Practitioner.
• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Knowledge of the service standards and regulatory standards governing care delivery and operations.
• Requires the ability to assess learning needs and plan educational programs.
• Requires strong communication; negotiation; collaboration and problem- solving skills.
• Requires the ability to be flexible and work effectively in teams/groups.
• May require travel between health centers.

Physical Requirements

• Able to be involved in degrees of prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, and stooping; as well as abilities of repeated bending, stooping, and squatting.
• Able to lift, push, and/or pull equipment, light to moderately heavy weight up to 20-30 pounds is a necessary function of this position.
• Able to perform duties during periods of varied and/or prolonged work hours.
• Will be exposed to all patient elements.
• Must be able to read, write, hear, and communicate effectively in the English language by both orally and written.

Why work for HealthNet?

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account & Difference Card Available within certain medical plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance, AD&D
• Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
• Domestic Partner Leave
• Wellness Programs
• 401k Match
• Paid Time Off accumulates at start of employment and available to use.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral program

Fair Labor Standards Act Classification: Exempt

Equal Employment Opportunity

HealthNet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.