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7300 Specialty Physicians Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

7300 Specialty Physicians Group in Indianapolis seeks a Nurse Practitioner to plan and direct the delivery of primary health care and health education programs in partnership with MHPCA. The NP provides care and education for patients and families, modeling the entity's mission, vision and values.

The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients, developing and revising protocols with medical leaders, and collaborating with physicians and support staff to promote high-quality care

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Advanced Practice Nursing is required.
• Master's degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Current DEA number (if required by facility) depends on role.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in the assigned center according to approved protocol and standards.
• Participates in design and revision of protocols with the Medical Director/collaborating Physician.
• Collaborates with physicians and staff to promote quality patient care and referrals as appropriate.
• Focuses on high patient and family satisfaction and retention.

Skills

Advanced practice nursing

Patient care proficiency

Education

Master's degree Advanced Practice Nursing

Master's degree Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Overview

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for planning and directing the delivery of primary health care and health education programs in association with Methodist Healthcare Primary Care Associates (MHPCA). The incumbent provides care and health education for patients and families, modeling behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in the assigned center according to approved protocol and acceptable standards.
• Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to written, approved protocols developed with and under the supervision of the Medical Director/collaborating Physician.
• Participates in the design and revision of protocols.
• Collaborates with medical physicians and ancillary personnel to promote quality care for patients.
• Makes referrals as appropriate.
• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care.
• Understands, applies and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards.
• Develops strong partnership with patients, family members, fellow physicians/nurses and support staff.
• Focuses on high patient and family satisfaction and retention.

Education & Training Requirements

• Master's Degree Advanced Practice Nursing (required)
• Master's Degree Nursing (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse, Tennessee – Tennessee Board of Nursing (required)
• Advanced Practice Nurse, Tennessee – Tennessee Board of Nursing (required)
• Family Nurse Practitioner – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (required)
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT – American Heart Association (required)
• Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (preferred)
• Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center (preferred)
• Emergency Nurse Practitioner – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (preferred)
• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (preferred)
• Advanced Practice Nurse, Mississippi – Mississippi Board of Nursing (preferred)
• Family Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center (preferred)
• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center (preferred)
• Adult Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in applying advanced concepts, principles, and professional techniques in nursing. Current DEA number (if required by facility).

Supervision

There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Exposure to excessive heat or cold as required.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• May require handling or administering of narcotics.
• Ability to read and write to communicate orally and in writing with others.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to sit in one place, stand, walk, squat, kneel, reach, twist, crawl, and bend.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motion, and use hands for gripping and squeezing.
• Ability to use hands and feet together for repetitive coordinated motions.
• Good hand‑eye coordination.