Family Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Responsibilities

• Provides patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment plans in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols regulating the profession.
• Collaborates with the Medical Doctor, staff psychiatrist, nursing staff, therapists and other members of the clinical team.
• Provides primary care health services, education, counseling, and emotional support.
• Issues medication prescriptions in accordance with treatment guidelines.
• Orders laboratory tests, interprets, and explains the test results to patients.
• Provides patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits and reasonable outcome.
• Communicates with patients and engages in follow-up as necessary.
• Complete documentation timely.
• Other duties as assigned.

Below are the primary duties and essential functions of an employee in this position. While not all tasks may be performed by every employee in this role, all employees are expected to perform related tasks as needed. These essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Provides patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment plans in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols regulating the profession.
• Collaborates with the Medical Doctor, staff psychiatrist, nursing staff, therapists and other members of the clinical team.
• Provides primary care health services, education, counseling, and emotional support.
• Issues medication prescriptions in accordance with treatment guidelines.
• Orders laboratory tests, interprets, and explains the test results to patients.
• Provides patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits and reasonable outcome.
• Communicates with patients and engages in follow-up as necessary.
• Complete documentation timely.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Occupational Exposure Risk Classification:
  The normal work routine involves moderate exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
• The normal work routine has a minimal ergonomic risk for repetitive motion impairment.
• The position may require a minimal amount of physical exertion (bending, lifting, twisting) in the work area.

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree in nursing.
• Certificate or Professional License:
• Current Certification or eligible to be certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
• Currently holding or eligible to obtain Prescriptive Authority in Indiana.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) - certification must be obtained after hire and prior to providing direct patient care. This certification must be maintained and kept current through employment.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and First Aid - certification must be obtained after hire and prior to providing direct patient care. This certification must be maintained and kept current through employment.

• Valid driver’s license and active auto insurance coverage.
• Satisfactory results from criminal and driving record background checks

Bowen Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful workplace. We comply with all applicable laws, including the ADA and OSHA regulations, and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Safety is a priority for all employees.

Bowen Health prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected statuses. Bowen Health is dedicated to creating opportunities for all employees to thrive and support our mission of compassionate care.