The Nurse Practitioner will participate in a collaborative practice environment providing direct health services to program participants, review/update clinical guidelines, policies, and procedures related to clinical services delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical
o Practice in an autonomous clinical environment at the top of APRN licensure and scope of practice
o Provides direct health services for program participants according to scope of practice and national board certification including but not limited to: diagnostic assessments, creating a plan of care/treatment plan, prescribing medications and other therapies, ordering and interpreting laboratory and radiographic testing and providing health education.
o Provides direct Nursing care services including anthropometric measurements, medication administration, specimen collection & processing.
o Refers clients in need of a higher level of care or hospitalization to appropriate facilities.
o Refers clients for ancillary services, as needed.
o Serves as a clinical expert to team members in the field of board certification.
o Maintains appropriate confidentiality, documentation of client encounters, and services provided.
o Documents clinical encounter notes in the EHR utilizing the SOAP format, assigns appropriate ICD-10 codes, and closes charts within the designated timeframe
o Precepts students in our interprofessional education program.
o Documents correct E/M level of service code & reviews billing tab in EHR before signing charts
o Maintains clinical efficiency standards
o Collaborate with delegating and designated physicians
o Provides individualized and group health education sessions
o Practices in accordance with state law and rules as determined by the Georgia State Board of Nursing and the Georgia Composite Medical Board.
· Administrative
o Attends meetings as assigned by program or supervisor.
o Participates in clinical shared governance.
o Engages with key partners and stakeholders.
o Participates in continuing education activities.
o Maintains active state licensure, national board NP certification, and BLS certification.
o Manages assigned program championship (vaccine program, medication assistance program, laboratory program, wellness program, etc.).
o Supports projects related to clinical service delivery as assigned by the Chief Clinical Officer
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education:
· Master’s degree in Nursing required.
· Current, active, and unencumbered Georgia License as a Registered Professional Nurse required.
· Current, active, and unencumbered authorization to practice as a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Georgia.
· National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited board (AANP, ANCC, PNCB, etc.)
· American Heart Association BLS certification for healthcare profession.
Experience:
· Four years or more of experience in nursing as a Registered Nurse.
· One year of practice experience in an outpatient setting as a Nurse Practitioner post-APRN licensure; three or more years preferred.
· Prior experience working with vulnerable populations in a healthcare setting or in a free/charitable clinic preferred.
Skills:
· Clinical Expertise: Strong ability to diagnose and treat diverse health conditions across all age groups.
· Autonomous Practice: Capable of practicing at the highest level of APRN licensure with minimal clinical oversight.
· Collaborative Team Player: Values and actively engages in interdisciplinary collaboration.
· Cultural Competence: Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and delivers equitable healthcare.
· Positive Attitude: Maintains a "can-do" approach.
· Community-Centered Care: Prioritizes dignified care for vulnerable populations within the community.
· Proactive Problem Solver: Forward-looking, actively seeks opportunities, and proposes innovative solutions.
· Holistic Care Commitment: Dedicated to health promotion and holistic care for individuals, families, and communities.
· Efficient Prioritization: Proficient in prioritizing conflicting needs, resourcefulness, and meeting deadlines.
· Flexibility: Adaptable and capable of providing services at varying sites.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or delegated by management to meet the business needs of Our House.
At Our House, Inc., we are game changers. Our education programs for children and adults meet the gold standard – both NAEYC accredited and Quality Rated. Our shelter is the only one of its kind in metro Atlanta, giving the most vulnerable families – homeless families with newborns – a place specifically designed for them to thrive. Our health clinics provide the gold standard in community healthcare. We want only the best for the families we serve so we can end the cycle of homelessness for good. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a workplace free of harassment and discrimination. For more information about Our House visit www.ourhousega.org.
For the health and safety of our clients and staff Our House employees are required to be fully vaccinated.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $46.00 - $48.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
Work Location: In person
