Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Job Description: Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Assistant

Milan Puskar Health Right (MPHR) has an opening for a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. MPHR provides free, nonjudgmental, quality health care to low-income, uninsured or Medicaid/Medicare-eligible residents of WV. The clinic provides primary care, free medications, mental health, and harm reduction services all under one roof.

The selected candidate will provide patient care in a busy multidisciplinary clinic with an emphasis on collaboration. Prefer Nurse Practitioner with ANP-BC, FNP-BC, or FNP-C. Current West Virginia license or eligibility for same and prescription-writing privileges or eligibility required.

Competitive salary.

Job Summary

In accordance with agency standards and policies, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant works under the administrative supervision of the Executive Director and the medical supervision of the MPHR Medical Director and/or collaborating physician. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide direct patient care emphasizing the promotion of health and the prevention of disease.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include but may not be limited to the provision of continuous and comprehensive health care to new and established patients. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will:

· Performs physical examinations and conducts medical histories

· Reviews patient records to determine health status

· Orders and interprets laboratory tests for abnormal findings

· Obtains appropriate culture/smears for proper diagnosis

· Recommends and implements specific treatment modalities

· Makes decisions regarding data gathering and appropriate management and treatment of patients being seen for initial evaluation, a problem, or the follow-up evaluation of a previously diagnosed and stabilized condition

· Performs therapeutic treatment procedures

· Performs ancillary services as required such as phlebotomy, EKG interpretation, injections, removal of superficial foreign bodies, application of dressing and bandages, care and suturing of minor lacerations, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, etc.

· Uses aseptic and isolation techniques and observes blood and body fluid precautions as appropriate

· Provides patient counseling and instruction regarding matters pertaining to physical and mental health such as diets, medications, preventive measures and the nature and treatment of their injury or illness

· Initiates appropriate evaluation and emergency management for emergency situations

· Arranges appropriate follow-up as necessary

· Promptly writes a complete and precise note of patient’s visit that may be countersigned and/or reviewed by the MPHR Medical Director and or collaborating physician as necessary

· Collaborate with a large volunteer pool throughout the clinic, including volunteer physicians, pharmacists, nurses, therapists, etc.

· Interacts in a positive professional manner with patients, volunteers and co-workers

· Participates in all staff in-services and staff meetings

Qualification:

· Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

· Master’s in Nursing with Advanced Practice Certification or Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc. (NCCAP)

· Current West Virginia licensure

· Prescriptive Authority

· Prior experience in a primary care setting

· Experience and commitment to working with diverse, unhoused, unsheltered, and medically underserved patient populations

· Excellent clinical, diagnostic and judgment skills

Provides patient-centered care that is respectful of and responsive to the unique health needs, experiences, and identities of LGBTQ+ individuals.

Strong organizational and communication skills

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person