Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

Kenosha Community Health Center; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillar Health, a division of Kenosha Community Health Center (KCHC), is recruiting a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner in Kenosha, WI to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across the lifespan.

The NP will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with collaboration from the care team, maintain documentation in the EHR, and participate in quality improvement and program development. A valid Wisconsin APRN license, FNP certification, and at least 5 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and licensed APRN in Wisconsin.
• Current FNP board certification or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in family practice or primary care.
• Current Wisconsin APRN license and DEA registration.
• BLS certification and ability to care for patients across the lifespan.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive, acute, and chronic care to patients across the lifespan.
• Perform assessments, physical exams, and medical history reviews.
• Diagnose and manage health conditions; order and interpret tests/imaging.
• Prescribe medications, treatments, immunizations, and therapies as appropriate.
• Develop individualized treatment and follow-up plans.
• Educate patients and families on medications, prevention, and healthy lifestyles.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EHR and collaborate with care teams.
• Participate in quality improvement and organizational standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Lifespan care

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program

Wisconsin APRN license

FNP board certification or equivalent

Job description

KCHC and Pillar Health are currently growing to meet the needs of our community and we are seeking new team members! If you are interested in a career at KCHC or Pillar Health, please feel free to check the available openings below.

Position:Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

Location: Kenosha, WI

Job Id:231

# of Openings:1

Pillar Health, A Division of KCHC, is growing and looking to add an experienced Family Practice Nurse Practitioner to serve its patients in southeastern Wisconsin.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide high quality, patient-centered care to patients of all ages, from birth through older adulthood. The Nurse Practitioner will independently assess, diagnose, and treat patients within their scope of practice while collaborating with interdisciplinary services and other care team support staff as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preventative, acute, and chronic care to patients across the lifespan, beginning at birth.
• Perform patient assessments, physical examinations, and medical history reviews.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic health conditions.
• Order, perform, and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests and imaging.
• Prescribe medications, treatments, immunizations, and other therapies as appropriate.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and follow-up plans.
• Educate patients and families regarding medications, treatment options, disease prevention, healthy lifestyles, and management of chronic conditions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care team members in the management of complex patients.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and support organizational standards for patient care, productivity, compliance and service.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current Wisconsin Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License.
• Current national board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or other certification demonstrating qualification to provide care across the lifespan.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in family practice or primary care settings.
• Current DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to provide care to patients of all ages, from newborns to elderly adults.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

What We Offer

As a full-time employee, you will receive an impressive portfolio of benefits designed to help you maintain a comfortable lifestyle for you and your qualifying dependents, including:

• Major Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Savings and Discount Program
• 403(b)
• Paid Time Off, including Holidays.
• Loan repayment eligibility through the National Health Services Corp (NHSC).
• Malpractice coverage through FTCA (Federal Tort Claims Act).
• Allowance for additional paid days along with an annual dollar amount to be used towards Continuing Education.
• Reimbursement for state license and DEA as required.
• Reimbursement for one professional affiliation per year.

Annual salary to commensurate with experience.

Kenosha Community Health Center and Pillar Health, a Division of Kenosha Community Health Center, are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, or genetic information (including family medical history) or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.