Nurse Practitioner - West Lakes

Community Health Centers, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Community Health Centers in the United States seeks a qualified physician to join our multidisciplinary team. You will adhere to CHC policies, follow evidence-based guidelines, coordinate care with a focus on quality measures, and participate in education and outreach activities.

The role includes patient-centered care, documentation, referrals, and staffing coverage across CHC centers. A Master's degree with board certification and a valid DEA license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or post-Master's degree certification required.
• Three to five years of experience preferred.
• Current certification by ANCC and/or AANP or eligible; DEA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with CHC's program philosophies, goals, and objectives; comply with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Adhere to evidence-based guidelines, standards of care, and practice standards.
• Follow disease management protocols and clinical pathways to improve performance.
• Collaborate on federally/state-approved health care programs; work with QI for clinical measures.
• Complete required documentation on time (EHR, payrollsheets, etc.).
• Understand and apply the Exposure Control Plan; use universal precautions.
• Facilitate referrals with social services and care team nurses.
• Precept students as assigned.
• Provide information for Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements.
• Review reports (labs, x-rays, EKGs); follow up per guidelines.
• Rotate to other CHC centers for coverage; provide off-hours and Saturday clinic coverage.
• Report to Leader/CMO any information impacting patient care or CHC liability.
• Support clinical staff and participate in mandatory CHC meetings.
• Participate in Peer Review and Quality Assurance activities as requested.
• Recruitment of physicians and clinical staff; recommend supplies and equipment needs.
• Maintain professional appearance and work cooperatively with team.

Education

Master's degree or post-Master's degree certification

Board guidelines compliance documentation

Job description

Top Reasonsto Work at Community Health Centers

• No weekends for the majority of our centers, 10 Paid Holidaysand early Fridays


• A great benefitspackage that includes healthcare coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, retirementplan, and more.


• Competitivecompensation with advancement opportunities and tuition / trainingreimbursement.


• Awarded \"Best andBrightest Companies to Work for in the Nation\" for five consecutive years.


• Awarded \"Top 100Workplaces for Growing Families\" by Orlando Sentinel.


• Modernized andattractive health centers, that patients love.

PrimaryResponsibilities and Specific Duties Include:

• Be familiar with CHC's program philosophies, goals,and objectives. Be cognizant of and comply with all CHC's policies andprocedures, as well as state and federal regulations.


• Adheres to current, applicable evidence-based clinicalguidelines, standards of care, and standards of practice.


• Adhere to current disease management protocols, andkey clinical pathways, and use them to improve clinical performance.


• Participate in collaborative and health care programsof federal and state governments approved by the Executive Team. Work withQI to ensure compliance with clinical measures.


• Complete required documentation and assigned tasks on time(jelly-beans, EHR processes, telephone encounters, locking charts, payrollsheets, etc.).


• Understand the requirements of CHC's Exposure ControlPlan. Assure compliance with this plan by support team members assigned toassist you. Personally utilize universal precautions when practicing inthe clinical setting.


• Facilitate needed referrals, including social servicesfor patients requiring services not offered at CHC in coordination withreferral services representatives and care team nurses.


• Participate in team member outreach and off-sitehealth care programs pertinent to specialty. Represent CHC Values andMission in the community.


• Precept students as assigned.


• Complete all duties, responsibilities, andcompetencies in a manner that is appropriate to the age groups to whomcare/services are being provided.


• Assist in the review of primary care protocols andpatient education materials in collaboration with Leader and/or CMO.


• Provide necessary information and signatures forparticipation in reimbursement arrangements such as Medicare, Medicaid,and other plans.


• Review incoming reports (labs, x-rays, EKG's, etc.),sign-off, and follow up per guidelines.


• Maintain up to date knowledge of coding and billingrequirements. Provide accurate coding in formation in EHR that correspondsto care given and documented progress notes.


• Rotate to other CHC centers as needed to providecoverage.


• Provide off-hours and Saturday clinic coverage asassigned by Leader and/or CMO.


• Report as needed to Leader and/or CMO any pertinentinformation or situations that impact on patient care or CHC liability.


• Act as a resource for medical support staff. Providesupport and encouragement to clinical staff and center Leader.


• Attend and participate in mandatory CHC meetings(center specific quarterly meetings, corporate meetings, and othermeetings designated by Leader).


• Participate in Peer Review and Quality Assurance activitiesas requested.


• Respond to requests and provide feedback for clinicalsupport staff or center leader evaluations.


• Assist with the recruitment of other physicians andclinical staff.


• Make recommendations to Leadership regarding thepurchase of clinical supplies, instruments, equipment, and repair and/ormaintenance of these.


• Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with othermembers of the team. Be supportive of coworkers.


• Maintain proper and professional appearance at alltimes.


• Perform all surgical procedures using standard steriletechniques and CDC guidelines within scope of practice.


• Perform other duties as assigned by Leader and/or CMO.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Applicants who graduated on or after October 1, 1998,must have completed requirements for a Master's degree or post-Master's degreecertification


• Applicants who graduated prior to October 1, 1998, areexempt from above requirement


• Graduates from either a certificate or currently closedprogram should submit supporting documentation that demonstrates programcompliance with Board guidelines.

Experience:

• Three to five years ofexperience preferred

Certification/Licensure:

• Current certificate issued byANCC and/or or AANP or eligible


• DEA license preferred

Otherrequirements:

• Commitment and ability to keep up to date with scientific andtechnological developments/literature.


• Ableto work flexible hours as assigned.


• Ableto work at other CHC locations as assigned.

Thisposition requires background screening through the Florida Care ProviderBackground Screening Clearinghouse. Applicants can find the ClearinghouseEducation and Awareness information available at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com