SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed registered professional nurse with graduate preparation (Master's or Doctorate) from an accredited NP program. This role is responsible for handling patient appointments and performing routine examinations to ensure patient health, including speaking with their patients about healthy lifestyle choices for their age, completing diagnostic tests to help diagnose and treat patients for injuries or illnesses and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to maintain updated medical records. This role will provide general and preventative care, conduct check-ups, treat illnesses, order lab tests and prescribe medication.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Provide health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, and independent nursing diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic diseases
• Develop and manage the medical plan of care for patients or clients, based on the authorization for collaborative practice.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
• Provide health care for individuals by managing health problems encountered by patients and clients
• Provide innovation in evidence-based nursing practice based upon advanced clinical expertise, decision making, and leadership skills
• Serve as a consultant, researcher, and patient advocate for individuals, families, groups, and communities to achieve quality, cost-effective patient outcomes and solutions.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
• Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools
• Carries out Vibrant Health's mission to provide access to respectful, empowering, culturally sensitive and appropriate high-quality health care for the community, regardless of socio-economic obstacles.
• Accepts and uses supervision, direction and consultation to maximize available resources in the completion of work duties.
• All job responsibilities will be carried out under the direction of the organization's policies and procedures.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to maintain and improve effective functioning of the department and to advance the mission of the organization.

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP)
• APRN license required for Kansas and/or Missouri depending on place of practice
• Registered Nurse in State of Kansas
• Certification as appropriate to the area of advanced or specialized practice by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or an equivalent body (e.g., American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation) or actively seeking certification. Certification must be successfully completed within one year of hire.
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum of 1-2 years OR clinical perioperative experience. 1-2 years' experience in the Nurse Practitioner role preferred.

Individual must:

1. Develop rapport with patients and their families, community and other health care personnel.
2. Exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor.
3. Work successfully independently and within a team, shifting tasks, prioritize tasks, problem-solve daily, and complete work within deadline
4. Demonstrate excellent customer service, helpfulness, and a positive attitude.
5. Possess superior organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
6. Demonstrate the ability to recognize, understand, and appreciate the value of cultural diversity and communicate medical information in plain language.
7. Demonstrate social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patients and staff.
8. Exhibit experience and working knowledge of local community resources
9. Hold current drivers' license and reliable transportation.
10. Travel to all parts of the facility and throughout the community.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

N/A

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move materials that may weigh up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have manual dexterity and experience to perform handwritten paper work, recordkeeping, and filing.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, or walking may be required.
• Frequent bending/stooping, squatting, reaching above the shoulders, twisting and turning, kneeling, and pushing/pulling may be required.
• Employment is contingent upon successful clearance from Criminal, Kansas and Missouri Child/Elder Abuse and Neglect, Sex Offender background investigations, TB testing, pre-employment drug testing, and verification of Hepatitis-B, flu and COVID-19 immunizations.
• Occasional evening and weekend availability are required.

Trauma Informed Care

At Vibrant Health, we understand that many, if not most, people have experienced trauma in their lives. We have made a commitment to trauma informed care and support and educate team members continued development of understanding of how trauma affects individuals and coping strategies. We expect employees to incorporate their understanding about trauma into interactions with our patients and families, clinic visitors, and with each other.

Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans.