NURSE PRACTITIONER

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited institution
• •Current unrestricted Indiana Registered Nurse license
• •Current Indiana Nurse Practitioner license/certification issued by the Indiana State Board of Nursing
• •National Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner appropriate to specialty practice
• •Current DEA registration and controlled substance prescribing authority (or ability to obtain)
• •Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
• •CPI Certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe
• •Valid Indiana driver's license meeting Edgewater Health motor vehicle requirements
• •Ability to travel between assigned clinical locations
• •Ability to successfully complete credentialing and privileging requirements
• •Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as needed
• •Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds
• •Sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods
• •Frequently bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and climb
• •Operate computers, medical equipment, and office equipment
• •Perform repetitive hand and wrist movements
• •Communicate effectively in person and by telephone
• •Drive throughout the service area as required
• •Tuberculosis (TB) screening prior to employment and annually thereafter
• •Documentation of required immunizations, including MMR, Varicella, Influenza, COVID-19, and other vaccinations as required by organizational policy
• •Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and any reasonable suspicion drug or alcohol testing thereafter
• •Successful completion of criminal background investigation and reference verification
• •Completion of all required employment documentation and organizational orientation prior to beginning work
• •Successful completion of department orientation within six (6) months of employment
• •Completion of required departmental competency checklists within established timeframes
• •Completion of HCI Quality Training, Trauma-Informed Care, Compliance Training, HIPAA, Infection Prevention, and all required e-learning modules
• •Attendance at all mandatory staff meetings and required continuing education programs
• •Participation in direct deposit payroll
• •Compliance with the Edgewater Health Compliance Program, Corporate Integrity requirements, and all organizational policies and procedures
• •Advanced knowledge of primary care medicine and evidence-based clinical practice
• •Knowledge of disease prevention, health promotion, and chronic disease management
• •Knowledge of pharmacology, diagnostics, laboratory interpretation, and treatment modalities
• •Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures
• •Knowledge of behavioral health principles and integrated care models
• •Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission standards, and applicable healthcare regulations
• •Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• •Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making abilities
• •Excellent patient interviewing and communication skills
• •Effective written and verbal communication
• •Ability to prioritize competing demands
• •Strong organizational and time management skills
• •Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• •Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and internet-based resources
• •Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• •Ability to function effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• •Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment during emergencies
• •Ability to establish therapeutic relationships with diverse patient populations
• •Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• •Ability to adapt to changing healthcare environments and organizational priorities
• •Ability to travel between clinic locations as assigned
• •Provide on-call coverage as assigned, including coverage for multiple Edgewater Health service locations
• •Maintain required professional licensure, certifications, continuing medical education (CME), and credentialing requirements
• •Follow all organizational clinical protocols, infection prevention standards, and patient safety initiatives
• •Maintain professional competency through continuing education and professional development
• •Support Edgewater Health's mission, vision, and values
• •Deliver high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered medical care
• •Maintain compliance with credentialing, licensure, and continuing education requirements
• •Maintain professional relationships with patients, staff, and community partners
• •Demonstrate punctuality, dependability, and attendance consistent with organizational expectations
• •Follow all organizational policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and ethical standards
• •Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be utilized according to established protocols

Desired Qualifications

• •Minimum of two (2) years of Nurse Practitioner experience in primary care, family medicine, community health, behavioral health integration, emergency medicine, or related specialty
• •Experience providing care within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), or integrated healthcare setting
• •Experience utilizing Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
• •Experience providing telehealth services
• •Bilingual language proficiency
• •Experience with value-based care and chronic care management programs