Reference #: FAMPRNURSEPRA03202301Nurse Practitioner    Description/Job Summary

　　Upholds the health center mission by assuring that patients receive health care that is competent, caring, cost-effective, and meets with a high degree of satisfaction; supports fiscal stability of the organization.    Responsibilities/Duties

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES ADDENDUM:

　　Provides a wide spectrum of primary care services to patients of all ages, from infants to elderly. Care includes, but is not limited to, medical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral and follow-up.Proficient in the management of acute and chronic conditions, both simple and complex.Practice is based on accepted evidence based criteria and established clinical practice guidelines.Update patient records for accuracy at each patient encounter using appropriate designated forms and documentation requirements.Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs.Documents/dictates key components of patient's progress via daily progress note, transfer, and discharge summary, and or clinic note where applicable. Documentation is timely, meets acute care compliance standards and captures patient acuity.Consultation with collaborating physician and other members of the healthcare team when indicated.Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care team in making diagnoses of acute and complex chronic conditions and referral of services when applicable.Identifies expected outcomes from diagnosis and formulates and documents a plan of care to address health care needs.Utilizes evidenced based practice guidelines and protocols in an individualized, dynamic plan of care that can be applied across the continuum.Implements and modifies plan of care where necessaryPrescribes diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions when identified.Maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary care team.Facilitates and communicates with patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care across the continuum of care.May perform advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation.Other duties as assigned    Required Experience

　　Five years prior experience as an RN and/or Nurse Practitioner in designated specialty.2-3 years of outpatient experience preferred    Required Education

　　Master's degree. Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.    Required Qualifications

　　Current RN and APN licenses from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.Current nationally recognized advanced practice certification or in progress.Current DEA license.Bilingual is a plus.Physical and emotional ability to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with the position.Proficiency in basic computer skills.Work and function in a culturally competent capacity with persons from a variety of ethnic and social backgrounds.Possession of exemplary interpersonal and communication skills with both internal and external customers.Practice and behaviors reflect fiscal responsibility in appropriate balance with quality patient care.Defined productivity standards are proactively worked towards and established goals met.Demonstration of good time management skills and follow through.Responsible behavior in regards to attendance, punctuality, and schedule coverage.Attendance and participation in meetings, mandatory in-services, educational programs, and other activities in order to stay informed and current.Maintenance of required amount of continuing education credits as defined by specific governing bodies associated with the position (managed care organizations, national certification organizations....).Knowledgeable and supportive of policies, procedures, and guidelines associated with practice setting.Understanding of psychosocial impacts of health outcomes in underserved communitiesExhibits cultural c mpetency and sensitivity    Program Summary

　　Family Practice and Counseling Network, a program of Resources for Human Development, is a network of community health centers providing comprehensive primary care, dental and behavioral health services. The Network consists of four health centers in Philadelphia - Abbottsford-Falls Family Practice & Counseling in the Northwest, the Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services of Drexel University in the North, the Health Annex in the Southwest, and Annex West Health Center in West Philly housed in Action Wellness building (formerly Action AIDS), as well as the SBHC Collaborative, a  partnership between Education Plus Health (EPH) and FPCN at CB School, Vaux & B21, and Belmont Schools. Today the Network serves more than 20,000 patients annually and is an NCQA certified Patient-Centered Medical Home, and recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader for Behavioral Health.The Network's mission is to provide person-centered, integrated and comprehensive health services to individuals and families across their lifespan. The Network promotes resiliency and well-being among patients, staff and surrounding communities. Network services are targeted to the surrounding communities and the advisory committee that guides services primarily consists of people from the communities served.

　　Vaccine Mandate:FPCN, a program in the City of Philadelphia, are required to follow the COVID vaccine mandate for healthcare workers perPhiladelphia Department of Public Health. FPCN requires Healthcare Workers to be fully vaccinated. Fully vaccinated means it has been two weeks since the final dose of vaccine. Thus, we require vaccination prior to start for all new hires. This currently does not include boosters.

　　EEOResources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, and veteran or disability status.

　　Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.