Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Porter-Starke in Portage, Indiana. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care, collaborating with our medical staff, and promoting a patient-centered approach to healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Treat patients following standardized protocols and clinical guidelines

• Perform physical assessments of patients using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpitation, and percussion

• Refer patients to physicians for consultation when clinical exam findings are not covered by standardized clinical protocols or are outside of the scope of their license

• Obtain and evaluate complete medical histories of patients and provide counseling and education to families on acute, chronic, and preventative conditions

• Plan, promote, demonstrate, recommend, and coordinate high standards of medical practice

• Educate patients and families about preventative care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and medications

• Collaborate with all members of the care team in providing patient-centered care

• Maintain legible, accurate, and confidential medical records

• Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with NCQA, TJC, and state regulatory standards

• Meet quality improvement standards for clinical record-keeping

• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits:

• Competitive wages

• 11 PAID HOLIDAYS

• Profit Sharing and 401(k) with 3% contribution and 20% match

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options

• Generous PTO

• YMCA discount

• Company provided Disability & Life Insurance

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Educational Reimbursement up to $200/month

• Tuition Assistance Programs up to $5250/annually

• Company-wide employee recognition events

• Employee Wellness programs with Free Health Screenings

Education and Experience:

• Current licensure and prescriptive practice

• Experience or training in mental health and/or chemical dependency treatment is required

Required Certification/License:

• Licensed nurse practitioner license is required