Grace Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our expanding team. This position is a unique split role between providing healthcare services at one of our middle school-based health centers and our main site. Please be aware that the flu vaccine is a minimum work requirement at Grace Health.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (This list may not be all inclusive.)
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and medical care to provide and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill in taking medical history to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality improvement.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines/procedures relevant to medical practice in a FQHC.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
NP Education: Master of Science in Nursing and successful completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program in practice specialty.
PA Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and eligible for or currently certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.