Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

Lake Superior Community Health Center; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (403b)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Lake Superior Community Health Center is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary care across the lifespan, emphasizing preventive care and management of acute and chronic conditions.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, diagnostics, care coordination, documentation in the EHR, and adherence to HIPAA/OSHA. Minimum 2 years in community health or primary care; CPR required. Eligibility for licensure in MN and WI.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in community health or primary care setting.
• CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform history taking, physical examination, and treatment planning within scope of licensure; provide preventive care.
• Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests; refer to staff physicians and specialists as needed.
• Coordinate and manage patient care in consultation with staff physicians and other health care team members.
• Maintain documentation in the EHR according to clinical guidelines and procedures.
• Comply with organizational policies, HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
• Actively participate in staff meetings and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical Care

Primary Care

Team Collaboration

CPR

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Job description

Job Summary:

Provide primary care for patients throughout the life span. Duties include diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems, along with preventive care focused on health risk factor reduction.

Functions and Responsibilities:

• 1.0 Perform history taking, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment planning within scope of licensure; perform preventive care and guidance within prescribed guidelines.
• 2.0 Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and treat clinical problems; make referrals to staff physicians and specialists as necessary.
• 3.0 Coordinate, review and manage individual patient care in consultation with the staff physicians and other members of the health care team.
• 4.0 Maintain proper documentation in EHR according to clinical guidelines and operational procedures.
• 5.0 Comply with organizational policies, procedures, standards of care and related laws and regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
• 6.0 Miscellaneous Duties
• 6.1 Actively participate in staff meetings and quality improvement activities
• 6.2 Develop and maintain positive working relationships within medical and referral community
• 6.3 Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

• May require travel between sites
• Exposure to infectious disease
• Basic computer skills and office equipment used
• Vision and hearing corrected in normal range

Job Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in community health or primary care setting.
• CPR certificate

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to provide efficient and effective care consistent with medical best practices
• Able to provide health care in a sensitive, nonjudgmental manner to persons of all economic levels and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and as member of health care team

Licensure and Credentials:

• Licensure and certification as appropriate to discipline; eligible for licensure in both MN and WI

• Annual salary: 33280-40268 USD annual
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (403b)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development