Autonomous FNP - Appomattox

Blue Ridge Medical Center Inc; Appomattox (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Blue Ridge Medical Center (BRMC) seeks a Family Nurse Practitioner to provide patient-centered, preventive, and treatment-oriented care within a community-based health system. You will deliver direct medical services, maintain records, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support BRMC’s mission and special projects.

The role emphasizes emergency readiness, patient education, and involvement in teaching activities while ensuring high-quality care across BRMC sites.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Board certification as Family Nurse Practitioner; if board eligible, certification within a year; CPR certification active.
• Current authorization for Autonomous Practice Designation in Virginia.
• Experience in an outpatient clinical setting, preferably primary care.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and strong oral and written communication.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services to BRMC patients, primarily at the Arrington, VA facility, with occasional coverage at other sites.
• Maintain and update medical records timely.
• Consult with other clinical staff as needed.
• Order, perform and interpret tests based on history and exam.
• Refer patients to other providers as indicated.
• Perform selected procedures per Chief Medical Officer guidance.
• Provide emergency care to stabilize patients for transport.
• Educate patients and families on health issues.
• Assist with teaching of nursing, nurse practitioner and medical students.
• Collaborate with the practice team to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral and written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Board certification as Family Nurse Practitioner

CPR certification

Autonomous Practice Designation (Virginia)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

IT literacy

Job description

EOE Statement Blue Ridge Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

*Sign-on Bonus for Qualified Candidates*

Job Summary

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) provides patient-centered quality health care within a community-based setting and strives to improve general health and well-being through prevention, education and treatment. Activities involve direct patient care, physical assessment, diagnosis and treatment, provision of preventive care, referral for specialty services as needed and follow-up. Will devote professional services to the benefit of BRMC and seek to incorporate all clinical activities into the practice of the BRMC. The Nurse Practitioner and BRMC will negotiate any agreement for clinical practice outside of the BRMC, providing such practice does not interfere with provider's obligations to the Center. May be assigned to special projects such as primary care/mental health integration or to a satellite site. Demonstrates a sincere dedication and loyalty to the mission, vision and core values of BRMC.

Essential Job Duties & Functions

• Provides medical services to patients of BRMC. Such services are provided primarily at the BRMC facility in Arrington, Virginia, but will include services at other locations within its service areas from time to time as agreed by BRMC and the Nurse Practitioner.
• Maintains and updates medical records on BRMC patients timely.
• Consults with other clinical staff as necessary.
• Orders, performs and interprets all common tests as deemed necessary and appropriate based on history and physical exam.
• Refers patients to other health care providers as indicated.
• Performs selected special procedures as approved by the Chief Medical Officer using annual competency form.
• Provides emergency care as needed to stabilize patients for transport to the closest emergency facility.
• Provides health education/counseling to patients and families.
• Assists with the teaching of nursing, nurse practitioner, and medical students.
• Works together with practice team to care for patients, offering direction and education to the team to improve patient outcomes and team performance.
• Takes on other responsibilities and tasks as designated and agreed upon by the Chief Medical Officer and/or Chief Executive Officer.

Compensation Range

$58.86 - $64.30/hr
$116,198 - $133,748 annually

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the field of Science of Nursing from an accredited program.
• Must be board certified by the National Nursing Certification Board as a Family Nurse Practitioner. If board eligible, must achieve certification within a year. Must have active CPR certification.
• Current authorization for Autonomous Practice Designation in Virginia required.
• Experience in an outpatient clinical setting, preferably a primary care practice, desired.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with information technology, electronic health records, culturally diverse populations and care of underserved populations.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Working Conditions

• This position is an FLSA-exempt position which may require work in excess of 40 hours per week. Work hours are Monday through Friday during variable hours of clinical operations which includes some Saturdays and on-call coverage to meet the Center's needs and accomplish the duties of this position.
• Comply with and set example of compliance with BRMC's policies/procedures/practices; comply with legal requirements for non-profit organizations.
• Perform and complete duties under stress and demands from different sources and meeting strict deadlines.
• Tolerate prolonged computer related exposure. Able to sit or stand at a workstation for long periods of time.
• May be exposed to hostile or emotional clients, family members, and staff, as well as disturbing or sensitive information
• May be exposed to infectious diseases and medical waste.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift -not applicable-

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Location Appomattox

About the Organization

Founded in 1985 in beautiful Nelson County, Virginia, Blue Ridge Medical Center (BRMC) offers primary care, pediatrics, dentistry, x-ray, lab, physical therapy, pharmacy, and behavioral health services. BRMC is a 501(c)3 non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center and a certified Patient-Centered Medical Home. The Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and is a leading practitioner of population health and care management programs. We currently provide integrated health services at locations in Nelson, Amherst, and Appomattox Counties.
Our mission is to improve access to comprehensive primary care and to reduce health disparities for all people in our community. Our Vision is to be a vital, vibrant health center, recognized as the preferred provider of health care for the people in our community.

This position is currently accepting applications.