Nurse Practitioner- IN

Local MD; Indiana (PA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading urgent care provider seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include diagnosing health issues, prescribing medications, and educating patients. The role emphasizes collaboration with healthcare teams and maintaining professional standards.

Qualifications

• Required Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensure in Indiana.
• Must have Nationally Recognized Certification from relevant boards.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic healthcare problems.
• Educates patients about self-management of illnesses.
• Prepares accurate medical records using EMR technology.

Skills

Patient Education

Patient Screening

Diagnosis

Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EMR Technology

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Goshen, IN

Salary Range: $65.00 - $80.00 Hourly

Description

The Nurse Practitioner is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and a member of the Local MD Urgent Care delivery team. Staff NP is responsible for setting the standards for the level and quality of care. The Staff NP has responsibility, authority, and accountability for care provision through consultation and collaboration with a physician/Medical Director. The Staff NP manages and provides management of health problems, coordination of healthcare including administering physical exams, diagnosing, and treating illness/injuries and prescribing medications for patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, professional communication, and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Staff NP encompasses the beginnings of leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The Staff NP establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, Local MD Urgent Care, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The NP promotes excellence in care and provides expertise in clinical practice, education, consultant services, and clinical research.

Essential Job Functions & Competencies

1. Patient Screening & Analysis
   • Performs initial patient screening, patient history, and physical examinations, establishing baseline health profiles. Analyzes test data and determines the need for follow-up appointments and further treatment options.
2. Diagnoses & Treatment
   • Diagnoses or treats acute and chronic healthcare problems such as illnesses, infections, or injuries; prescribes medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
3. Professional Care Service Recommendations
   • Recommends designated on-site and off-site professional healthcare services and medical care to patients, within the scope of specialty training.
4. Patient Education
   • Educates patients/family members/guardians about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.
5. Patient Records
   • Prepares specific, accurate, and timely medical records using EMR technology per Local MD standards. Leverages EMR for documentation, medication, diagnostic orders, and referrals.
6. Education & Training
   • Provides medical direction, education, and training to staff who assist or support Provider in the delivery of services.

Organization Specific Expectations

• Build positive and professional rapport with patients through empathetic, respectful, and thorough interactions.
• Work effectively as a member of the Provider team.
• Collaborate with all Local Urgent Care staff.
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating exceptional communication, punctuality, ability, and willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities.
• Embrace new ideas and respect cultural differences.
• Use resources efficiently.
• Maintain ongoing professional development by maintaining licensure/certification, participating in continuing education, and learning opportunities.
• Maintain knowledge of Local MD Urgent Care standards, policies, and procedures, including handbooks.

Qualifications

Certification, Licensure or Registry Requirements

Certifications, Licensure, or Registry	Preferred/ Required	Qualifiers	State
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensure	Required	Indiana
Registered Professional Nurse Licensure	Required	Indiana
Controlled Substance Licensure	Required	Indiana
Drug Enforcement Agency Registration	Required
Nationally Recognized Certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board or American Nurses Credentialing Center	Required
Basic Life Support (BLS)	Required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)	Preferred
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)	Preferred
DOT Certification (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Certified Medical Examiner)	Required

Educational Requirement

Program of Study	Specialization	Preferred/Required
Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice	Family Nurse Practitioner	Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent	NA	Required