Primary Care Advanced Practice Nurse

OhioGuidestone; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

EAP

Licensure supervision

Paid holidays

Flexible schedule

Career ladder

Job summary

OhioGuidestone in Ohio seeks a physician to deliver direct primary care across all life stages, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions with a strong emphasis on prevention.

You will collaborate with nurses, behavioral health specialists, case managers, and social workers to provide coordinated, holistic care, document in the EHR, and participate in community health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited school (MD/DO).
• Board certified or eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics.
• Valid Ohio medical license or ability to obtain prior to start.
• DEA license and BLS certification.
• Experience in community health or caring for underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, comprehensive primary care across all life stages.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Promote preventive care and wellness.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for coordinated care.
• Document encounters accurately in the EHR system.
• Engage in population health and quality improvement initiatives.
• Advocate for patients and address health disparities.
• Support Advanced Practice Providers in care delivery.
• Participate in community health outreach.

Skills

Mission driven

Clinical skills

Cultural competence

Team-based care

Communication skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Adaptability

Documentation

Education

MD/DO

Board eligibility/certification (FM/IM/Pediatrics)

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

OhioGuidestone provides a complete continuum of responsive person-centered prevention services, mental health and substance use treatment, and wrap-around supports, serving the needs of over 50,000 people each year through telehealth and locations across Ohio.

At OhioGuidestone, we believe a workforcecomprisedof employees from diverse backgrounds andcommunitiesand a culture of belonging makes us a better organization. Together, we continue to build a workplace that encourages, supports, and celebrates the varied voices of our employees.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone every day, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics.
• Patient Care: Provide direct, comprehensive primary care services, including the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions for patients across all life stages.
• Preventive Care: Promote wellness and preventive care through patient education, health screenings, and lifestyle counseling.
• Chronic Disease Management: Manage chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and others with a focus on improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including nurses, behavioral health specialists, case managers, and social workers, to ensure patients receive holistic and coordinated care.
• Collaborate and support the development of Advanced Practice Providers.
• Electronic Medical Records: Utilize the electronic health record (EHR) system to document patient encounters, update health information, and track patient outcomes.
• Population Health: Participate in quality improvement initiatives and programs that aim to address health disparities and improve health outcomes for the patient population.
• Patient Advocacy: Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring that care is equitable, culturally sensitive, and aligned with the patient’s health goals and social context.
• Community Engagement: Participate in community outreach efforts, health fairs, and public health initiatives aimed at improving the overall health of the community served by the center.
• Collaborate and support the development of Advanced Practice Providers.
• Maintain strong knowledge in field and supports implementation of best practices
• Experience in the treatment and care of adults who have mental health and/or substance issues
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Demonstrate positive leadership, promote an inclusive and equitable work environment and present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Education & Experience:

• Degree from an accredited school of Medicine or Osteopathy or Advanced Practice Nurse
• Board certified or eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and/or Pediatrics.
• Valid, unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of Ohio or ability to obtain one prior to starting
• DEA license and current BLS certification
• Demonstrated experience working in an community health setting, or with underserved populations

Qualifications:

• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact
• Strong clinical skills and ability to manage a wide range of conditions and preventative services including women’s health and pediatrics.
• Strong interest in managing medical care of patients with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Cultural competence and a strong commitment to addressing health disparities.
• Adaptability to the unique challenges of providing care in a community health setting.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based care model.
• Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.
• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment
• Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively direct professional staff members
• Bilingual skills (preferred but not required, depending on patient population).
• Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Successfully meet pre-employment drug screen and all pre-employment background requirements.

Benefits include:

What we offer

• Stable non-profit organization with160+ yeartrack record!
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Opportunity to earn monthly $$$ bonus (onselect clinical/therapist and BHS roles only)
• Free CEUtrainings
• 10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable)
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer matchoption
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards

Wealsocare about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. Werequireand cover the cost of fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.

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Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

Experience working in an FQHC, community health setting, or with underserved populations

Licenses & Certifications

Required

DEA Registration

Equal Opportunity Employer
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