Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner provides primary care services of an acute, chronic, and/or preventive nature to patients of all age groups, as guided by organizational protocols and a license to practice.

• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Associate is required.
• Graduate of an approved Master's level or Doctorate's Level course of Nursing Practitioner education or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program, is required.
• Certification by a National Nursing Organization and licensure by Boards of Nursing and Medicine or certification (or eligibility) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is required.
• Nurse Practitioners are expected to obtain autonomous state licensure within 90 days of eligibility.
• Three years' work experience is required.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and productive relationships with diverse groups of health professionals and other staff.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
• Ability to work independently and make appropriate decisions which reflect professional strength, confidence and integrity.
• Must complete and maintain all recertification requirements for continued licensure and/or certification, and retain updated copies as applicable.
• Must maintain DEA certification, as applicable.
• Must maintain Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certification for all life cycles.
• Must have basic keyboarding skills and computer knowledge.
• Ability to navigate the internet and assess the information and knowledge presented by AI.
• Must demonstrate excellent internal and external customer service skills.
• Certification as an Interpreter is preferred, and the ability to provide bilingual patient care is a plus.
• Provide primary care services of an acute, chronic, and preventive nature to patients based on credentialing and privileging as guided by organizational protocols and license to practice.
• Function as an interdependent member of the health care team with both dependent and independent functions.
• Adheres to quality assessment policy and procedures, OSHA or other regulations as federally mandated and as set forth by principles of practice of ESRHS.
• As part of the center team, consisting of other providers, nurses, health education specialists, case managers, interpreters, transportation and outreach workers, and others, assists in implementation of the principles of practice with measurable goals and objectives as outlined in the Health Care Plan of the Federal 330 Grant.
• Engage in and support the organization's value-based care initiatives, such as VIM Overlay and Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs).
• Support decisions made by Senior Leadership and Center Leadership Teams.
• Respond to and document after-hours phone call for the practice as scheduled and in accordance with the policy.
• Represents ESRHS in the community through involvement in community activities which support the mission and philosophy of ESRHS.
• Maintains organized, complete electronic medical records with regard to content appropriateness and confidentiality.
• Support and assist the clinical staff as needed, make recommendations for service improvement, patient flow and changes to center.
• Precept clinical students in collaboration with the HR Generalist. Shore in responsibility of providing instruction and supervision to students and/or residents, and provide written evaluative input about student performance as required by the affiliating institution.
• Attend quarterly ESRHS provider meetings unless prevented by unusual circumstances. If unable to attend, must contact CMO for exemption.
• Assist in weekend provider coverage at ESRHS Express Care as needed, or seasonally on Saturdays at Chincoteague Island Community Health Center, if applicable.
• Provide coverage at other centers or events on short notice when needed.
• Participation in Center, Late Nights (if applicable) and other ESRH-sponsored community events is encouraged, but optional.
• Other duties and tasks as directed by the Medical Center Clinical Director or Lead Pediatrician as applicable.