Position Summary:
The nurse practitioner will play a key role in the success of the Arlene Cooper Community Clinic by providing general and preventive care, conducting check-ups, treating illnesses, ordering laboratory tests, and prescribing medication for both the LGBTQIA+ and general communities. With a focus on sexually transmitted infections, HIV, PrEP, and PEP, the nurse practitioner will work with a clinical staff to create and maintain a full-service clinic for the community.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
- The employee shall meet the requirements of the Nevada State Board of Nursing and be licensed to practice medicine without restrictions within the State of Nevada.
- Valid DEA number and authority to prescribe under the Nevada State Board of Nursing prescribing privileges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Rapidly formulate a differential diagnosis from assessments conducted within the clinic setting.
- Performs medical procedures according to privileges issued.
- Interview patients to obtain history, perform physical examinations, order lab and other tests, prescribe medications and treatments.
- Develop and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Provide health maintenance visits, evaluate for immunizations, and provide anticipatory guidance and referrals; perform contract and special physical examinations, including STIs (sexually transmitted infections), HIV, PEP, and PrEP planning, screening, and education.
- Document and code all patient contact accurately and legibly in the medical record.
- Collaborate with the clinical team to develop clinical practice guidelines.
- Coordinate care for patients and provide continuity in managed care for patients with pre-existing long-term problems.
- Establish positive relationships with the local medical community and attend local medical society functions.
- Make referrals for secondary and tertiary care.
- Promote and enhance a work environment that is gender diverse, culturally affirming, and non-stigmatizing.
- Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and have reliable transportation.
Other Duties:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs as an active member of the medical team.
- Exposure to patients with potential infectious diseases.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the clinic for extended periods of time.
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods during patient assessments, procedures, and clinic operations.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, and reach as required to examine patients and access equipment.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry supplies, equipment, or materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to perform medical examinations, procedures, specimen collection, and operate medical instruments and equipment.
- Ability to use hands and fingers for keyboarding, documentation, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Ability to see clearly (with or without corrective lenses) to read medical charts, labels, and screens, and to observe patient conditions.
- Ability to hear clearly (with or without hearing aids) to communicate effectively with patients, staff, and external providers, including in person and by phone.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English to provide patient education, give instructions, and document clinical care.
- Ability to tolerate exposure to bodily fluids, sharp instruments, and patients with infectious diseases while following required safety and infection-control protocols.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions associated with clinical care and documentation.
- Ability to maintain concentration and attention to detail in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by clinic operations.
Licensure and/or Certification:
- Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, as identified in qualifications above, including a valid DEA number.
- Current CPR certification
- Valid Nevada Driver’s License
- Must be able to meet and maintain current credentialing and privilege requirements
Skills:
- Proficiency in providing excellent customer service and support; organizing and prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines; and excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds.
- Work effectively with managers, co-workers, members of the public, and professional groups.
- Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely with others (internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing), consistently demonstrating a positive/proactive customer service attitude. Consistently maintains ethical behaviors exemplary of quality public service and fair standards, inclusively, among all employees and members of the public.
- Collaborate and work as an effective team member; function independently, exercise sound judgment and initiative; be flexible to shift priorities; maintain confidentiality; establish and maintain effective interpersonal work relationships; effectively assist providers; work toward goals and objectives of draft priorities.
- Ability to receive constructive feedback, including evaluation of the provider’s productivity and practice attributes.
Benefits:
- 403(b) W/Employer percentage match
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Employee Assistance Program – EAP
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Birthday time