Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

This is a full-time position working between the Health Center in La Grange Park and BEDS Plus in Summit.

The Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Chief Medical/Population Health Officer, who is also the collaborating physician. FNP/PA completes all the duties associated with their clinical license and manages patient care in accordance with the professional guidelines of Pillars Community Health.

This position is unique as it is a collaborative position between Pillars Community Health and Beds-Plus. The objective is to optimize health for those adults experiencing housing insecurity by improving access to primary care

FNP/PA will spend 50% of their time providing medical assessment and care in a clinical location at the Summit Service Center, which is a dedicated location for individuals experiencing homelessness, and 50% at the PCH Health Center in La Grange Park.

Instructs, oversees, and works alongside the RN’s and Medical Assistants in the delivery of care. Supports the policies, procedures and protocols and plans of the Health Center as it relates to direct patient care, care management, development and implementation of clinic procedures and patient education. A quality assurance element is achieved in collaboration with the Quality Improvement Specialist. Embraces and acts upon the clinical goals and approach of the Chief Medical/Population Health Officer.

As a quality measure, assures accurate E.H.R management, and HIPAA and OSHA compliance.

Patient Care

• Provides general medical care and treatment to patients under the direction of a physician and as dictated by their Illinois Clinical License and PCH policies and procedures
• Provides primary patient health assessment.
• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physicians to diagnose and treat acute, chronic, and long-term health issues of patients.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
• Prescribes or recommends medication or other forms of medical treatment such as therapeutic procedures.

Case Management

• May refer patients to physicians for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
• Coordinates patient treatment, management and planning with the clinical staff and physician to provide continuity of care, including assistance with referrals to other agencies and health care providers.
• Submits health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by physician.
• Provides telephone support to patients, physicians hospitals, pharmacies, and other health care providers.

Patient Records

• Responsible for documentation of patient care; records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition.
• Maintains patient information and confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and PCH policies.

Patient Education

• Provides education to patients and/or their families about preventive care, medical issues and the use of prescribed medication and treatments.
• Promotes patient health through Health Center programs

Clinical Quality Performance

• Assists in the compilation of statistical data and patient outcomes for agency needs, as requested.
• Participates in PCH quality performance programs
• Attend all meetings as required
• Helps to maintain safe and clean patient care environment
• Completes encounter requirements as established by HRSA (Health Resource & Service Administration) for FQHC’s (Federally Qualified Health Centers)
• Adheres to OSHA guidelines for safe work environment

Professional and Staff Development

• Participates in clinical staff meetings and updates on patient care management
• Works with students and interns to provide evaluation and care to patients
• Participates in continuing professional development to keep informed of clinical practices and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice

Other

• Maintains compliance with health center immunization requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

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