Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

Kenosha Community Health Center - Pillar Health; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b)

Paid Time Off

NHSC loan repayment eligibility

Job summary

Kenosha Community Health Center – Pillar Health is seeking an experienced Family Practice Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to patients across the lifespan in southeastern Wisconsin. The NP will independently assess, diagnose, and treat within their scope of practice while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.

The role requires a Wisconsin APRN license and FNP certification, with a minimum of 5 years in family or primary care, plus DEA and BLS

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current Wisconsin Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License.
• Current national board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in family or primary care.
• Current DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.
• Current BLS certification.

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 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 on medications, treatment options, and disease prevention.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care team members on complex patients.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and uphold organizational standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment and diagnostics

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation accuracy

DEA prescribing authority

BLS certification

Education

Wisconsin APRN license

Family Nurse Practitioner certification

Graduate NP program

DEA registration

Job description

Family Practice Nurse Practitioner 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.

• 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.
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Annual salary to commensurate with experience.
• Compensation details: 120000-130000 Yearly Salary

Learn more about us at www.pillarhealthcare.org.

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.