Advanced Practice Nurse

Adult & Child Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Training & career mobility

Job summary

Adult & Child Health in Indianapolis seeks a Nurse Practitioner to diagnose, consult, and treat, including prescribing and ordering tests. The role emphasizes age-appropriate care, independent function, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support patients with complex, chronic conditions.

Ideal candidates hold NP and RN licensure, DEA credentials, and are willing to obtain DATA 2000 waiver for broader practice. Telehealth and community health center experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Licensure and DEA credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physical or psychological exams and history taking.
• Writers prescriptions and orders for medical tests.
• Oversee care coordination and referrals within multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide telehealth services where applicable.
• Develop standing orders as permitted by state law.

Skills

Patient communication

Telehealth readiness

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Nurse Practitioner program graduate

RN license

APRn in state of practice

Tools

Relias training

DEA license

Job description

Job Description:The Nurse Practitioner provides diagnosis, consultation and treatment.Essential Job Functions:Carry out physical or psychological exam and record the history of the patient.Able to give basic healthcare treatment.Writes prescriptions and orders for medical/psychological tests.Able to review the condition of the patient and determine the right course of treatment.Attending to the needs of patients with the utmost patience, care, compassion and understanding.Must be able to function independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for complex, critical and chronically ill patients.Ordering and interpreting diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs.Prescribing appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.Implementing interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain stability, including but not limited to monitoring the effectiveness of interventions.Facilitate Medication Services within Substance Use Disorder programs as applicable:Assess patients presenting condition; facilitate Mental status exam; Review of symptoms and screening for medication side effects; Review of participant functioning; Assess patient’s ability to self-administer medications; Provide education regarding the effects of medication and its relationship to the patient’s substance use disorder and/or mental health disorder as applicable.Remain abreast of best practices for treatment of addiction and mental health disorders.Adhere to service delivery expectations.Facilitating the patient’s transition within the health care setting, e.g. transferring and/or collaborating with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals and facilitating staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools.Oversee their team through care coordination activities, including daily huddle processes, obtaining test and referral results and communication with outside facilities and providers.Develop and approve standing orders as permitted by State law.Determine and direct evidence-based approaches to self-management support.Collaborate with other team members to address the need of the vulnerable populations identified.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Prefer previous experience providing care at a community health center or similar environment.Current professional license within state of practice in good standing.Obtain a Federal DEA license.Ability to relate well with patients and other health care personnel.Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patient-and associate-base.Willingness to explore/obtain DATA 2000 WaiverExperience and Education Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.Licensed as a RN in state of practice.Licensed as an APRN in state of practice.Two years of experience as a Nurse PractitionerApplicant must be willing to become licensed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in. Applicant must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve.Supervisory Requirements:NoneEmployment Requirements:Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.Physical Requirements:ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Position Perks & Benefits:Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal lifeEmployee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & moreTop-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportiveCareer mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from withinWelcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happinessBrightli is on a Mission:A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.