Nurse Practitioner (Family Nurse Practitioner)

HEALTH CARE PARTNERS; Marion (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Partners of South Carolina seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary, preventive, and episodic care across the lifespan within an FQHC. The NP collaborates with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions while focusing on underserved populations.

Responsibilities include histories, exams, orders, prescriptions, preventive services, patient education, and coordination with specialists.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited NP program.
• Current, unrestricted SC APRN license required.
• National Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification required.
• Current DEA registration and SC controlled substances authority.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging; prescribe medications per policy.
• Provide preventive care and health education; coordinate with care team.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic reasoning

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EHR proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

MSN or DNP

SC APRN license

FNP certification

DEA registration

BLS certification

Job description

Position Summary

The NursePractitioner (NP) provides comprehensive primary, preventive, and episodichealthcare services to patients of all ages at Health Care Partners of SouthCarolina. Working collaboratively with physicians and an interdisciplinaryhealthcare team, the Nurse Practitioner assesses, diagnoses, treats, andmanages acute and chronic medical conditions while promoting health, diseaseprevention, and patient education. As part of a Federally Qualified HealthCenter (FQHC), this position is committed to delivering high-quality,patient-centered care to underserved and medically vulnerable populations.

Essential Duties andResponsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive patient histories, performphysical examinations, and develop appropriate diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, evaluate, and manageacute and chronic medical conditions across the lifespan.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and other diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and othertreatments in accordance with South Carolina law and organizational policies.
• Perform routine office procedures within theNurse Practitioner scope of practice.
• Provide preventive healthcare services,including annual wellness visits, immunizations, health screenings, and chronicdisease management.
• Educate patients and families regardingdiagnoses, medications, treatment plans, disease prevention, and healthylifestyle practices.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians,behavioral health providers, pharmacists, dental providers, specialists, andother members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Refer patients to specialists and otherhealthcare providers as clinically appropriate and monitor follow-up care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiativesand support HRSA Uniform Data System (UDS) quality measures and organizationalperformance goals.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and completedocumentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Maintain patient confidentiality and protecthealth information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Participate in medical staff meetings,continuing education, and organizational quality improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor ofNursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Current, unrestricted South Carolina AdvancedPractice Registered Nurse (APRN) license required.
• Current national certification as a Family NursePractitioner (FNP) through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) required.
• Current DEA registration and South Carolinacontrolled substance authority required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationrequired.
• Minimum of five (5) years of Nurse Practitioner experience in a primary care, family practice, community health center, or similar ambulatory care setting required.Demonstrated ability to independently assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients across the lifespan with minimal onboarding or clinical oversight.
• Experience providing primary care in a familypractice, community health center, or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)preferred.
• Experience caring for underserved or medicallyvulnerable populations preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are preferredbut not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of primary care principles,evidence-based clinical practice, chronic disease management, and preventivemedicine.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations,HIPAA requirements, and FQHC quality standards.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, andcritical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skillswith a commitment to compassionate, culturally competent, patient-centeredcare.
• Ability to collaborate effectively withphysicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR)systems and Microsoft Office applications.