Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care - Indiana

iRecruitmd; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

iRecruitmd seeks a Nurse Practitioner for primary care in Indiana to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care within a collaborative team. You will develop care plans, coordinate services, and educate patients while maintaining high documentation standards.

The role emphasizes preventive care, referrals, and ongoing quality improvement. Requires NP certification, MSN or higher, and active licensure with DEA and CPR credentials.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN or higher).
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by a recognized certifying body.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA certification.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective patient care plans.
• Manage patient care to ensure continuity, including follow-ups and coordination of services.
• Provide whole-person care, including referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
• Maintain accurate, concise, and timely documentation of patient care.
• Perform and document routine health assessments and preventive screenings.
• Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and preventive care.
• Adhere to professional standards, including punctuality, timely communication, infection control practices, and patient confidentiality.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Attend team meetings, clinical meetings, and required trainings.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Engage in community outreach and education when requested.
• Represent the provider team in meetings or community settings as needed.
• Support teaching and mentoring of students as assigned.
• Maintain required continuing education for certification and licensure.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

MSN or higher

RN license

NP cert.

DEA registration

CPR certified

Tools

EHR systems

MS Office

Job description

Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care - Indiana

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary care to individuals and families, with a strong focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and coordinated care. This role works collaboratively with clinical staff and other healthcare professionals in a team-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective patient care plans
• Manage patient care to ensure continuity, including follow-ups and coordination of services
• Provide whole-person care, including referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers
• Maintain accurate, concise, and timely documentation of patient care
• Perform and document routine health assessments and preventive screenings
• Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and preventive care
• Adhere to professional standards, including punctuality, timely communication, infection control practices, and patient confidentiality
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
• Attend team meetings, clinical meetings, and required trainings
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of clinical protocols and guidelines
• Engage in community outreach and education when requested
• Represent the provider team in meetings or community settings as needed
• Support teaching and mentoring of students as assigned
• Maintain required continuing education for certification and licensure
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Education & Training

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN or higher)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by a recognized certifying body
• Prescriptive authority and DEA certification
• Current CPR certification

Experience

• 1–3 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred
  or significant RN experience in a high-acuity setting (e.g., ER or ICU)
• Strong patient-centered care and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in a clinical setting
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required

Technical Skills

• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office equipment

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Participation in required training and quality improvement initiatives