Nurse Practitioner - West Lakes

Top Reasonsto Work at Community Health Centers

• No weekends for the majority of our centers, 10 Paid Holidaysand early Fridays
• A great benefitspackage that includes healthcare coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, retirementplan, and more.
• Competitivecompensation with advancement opportunities and tuition / trainingreimbursement.
• Awarded "Best andBrightest Companies to Work for in the Nation" for five consecutive years.
• Awarded "Top 100Workplaces for Growing Families" by Orlando Sentinel.
• Modernized andattractive health centers, that patients love.

PrimaryResponsibilities and Specific Duties Include:

• Be familiar with CHC's program philosophies, goals,and objectives. Be cognizant of and comply with all CHC's policies andprocedures, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Adheres to current, applicable evidence-based clinicalguidelines, standards of care, and standards of practice.
• Adhere to current disease management protocols, andkey clinical pathways, and use them to improve clinical performance.
• Participate in collaborative and health care programsof federal and state governments approved by the Executive Team. Work withQI to ensure compliance with clinical measures.
• Complete required documentation and assigned tasks on time(jelly-beans, EHR processes, telephone encounters, locking charts, payrollsheets, etc.).
• Understand the requirements of CHC's Exposure ControlPlan. Assure compliance with this plan by support team members assigned toassist you. Personally utilize universal precautions when practicing inthe clinical setting.
• Facilitate needed referrals, including social servicesfor patients requiring services not offered at CHC in coordination withreferral services representatives and care team nurses.
• Participate in team member outreach and off-sitehealth care programs pertinent to specialty. Represent CHC Values andMission in the community.
• Precept students as assigned.
• Complete all duties, responsibilities, andcompetencies in a manner that is appropriate to the age groups to whomcare/services are being provided.
• Assist in the review of primary care protocols andpatient education materials in collaboration with Leader and/or CMO.
• Provide necessary information and signatures forparticipation in reimbursement arrangements such as Medicare, Medicaid,and other plans.
• Review incoming reports (labs, x-rays, EKG's, etc.),sign-off, and follow up per guidelines.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of coding and billingrequirements. Provide accurate coding in formation in EHR that correspondsto care given and documented progress notes.
• Rotate to other CHC centers as needed to providecoverage.
• Provide off-hours and Saturday clinic coverage asassigned by Leader and/or CMO.
• Report as needed to Leader and/or CMO any pertinentinformation or situations that impact on patient care or CHC liability.
• Act as a resource for medical support staff. Providesupport and encouragement to clinical staff and center Leader.
• Attend and participate in mandatory CHC meetings(center specific quarterly meetings, corporate meetings, and othermeetings designated by Leader).
• Participate in Peer Review and Quality Assurance activitiesas requested.
• Respond to requests and provide feedback for clinicalsupport staff or center leader evaluations.
• Assist with the recruitment of other physicians andclinical staff.
• Make recommendations to Leadership regarding thepurchase of clinical supplies, instruments, equipment, and repair and/ormaintenance of these.
• Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with othermembers of the team. Be supportive of coworkers.
• Maintain proper and professional appearance at alltimes.
• Perform all surgical procedures using standard steriletechniques and CDC guidelines within scope of practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Leader and/or CMO.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Applicants who graduated on or after October 1, 1998,must have completed requirements for a Master's degree or post-Master's degreecertification
• Applicants who graduated prior to October 1, 1998, areexempt from above requirement
• Graduates from either a certificate or currently closedprogram should submit supporting documentation that demonstrates programcompliance with Board guidelines.

Experience:

• Three to five years ofexperience preferred

Certification/Licensure:

• Current certificate issued byANCC and/or or AANP or eligible
• DEA license preferred

Otherrequirements:

• Commitment and ability to keep up to date with scientific andtechnological developments/literature.
• Ableto work flexible hours as assigned.
• Ableto work at other CHC locations as assigned.

Thisposition requires background screening through the Florida Care ProviderBackground Screening Clearinghouse. Applicants can find the ClearinghouseEducation and Awareness information available at: