Apply for a Family Nurse Practitioner Position at Bloomington Health Center
$30,000 SIGN ON BONUS
Bloomington Health Center - 811 West 2nd Street, Bloomington, IN 47403
Promote excellence in clinical nursing practice by providing expertise in advanced clinical practice, education, consultant services, and clinical research.
Clinical Practice
Assesses health status through obtainment of relevant health history and comprehensive physical exam, preventive screening, and identification of medical risk factors.
Formulates appropriate differential diagnosis and identification of individual, family, and community needs. Develops treatment plan to maximize the health potential of the individual, family, and/or community.
May conduct patient care conferences, facilitate discharge planning, and develop policies and procedures.
Orders and adjusts medications per collaborative written agreement and prescriptive authority in accordance with the Indiana Nurse Practice Act; or in consultation with the physician. Directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards for nursing practice.
Serves as a clinical resource for the nursing and other back office staff, physicians, and other health care providers. Serves as an advocate for patients, staff, and management.
Works with a diverse population of low socioeconomic status, multi-cultural/multilingual, high percentage of substance use, low educational attainment, and late and sporadic care patients.
Apply a minimum of one health literacy method when communicating with patients/clients.
Education
Advances clinical skills and knowledge by attending continuing medical education trainings as to maintain licensure in accordance with Indiana Nurse Practice Act.
Collaborates with other departments to assess learning needs and plan staff education programs.
Emphasizes wellness and self-care by sharing information needed to make healthy lifestyle choices and health care decisions to patients, family, and the community.
Consultation
Functions as a clinical expert by providing consultative services to health team members and community.
Markets consultative services and educational programs to the other health team members to problem-solve complex clinical situations and positively impact patient and family outcomes.
Continuous Quality Improvement
Promotes and participation in applying the principle/model of continuous improvement to improve existing processes and enhance the effective utilization of resources (human and material).
Collaborates with medical and service line leadership on quality improvement initiatives.
Compares clinical practices to national standards in order to positively affect patient's outcomes.
About HealthNet
HealthNet is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization of community-based health centers located in Indianapolis and Bloomington, IN. Since 1968, HealthNet has improved the health status of the neighborhoods it serves by making quality health services accessible to everyone.
HealthNet annually provides affordable health care to more than 61,000 individuals through its network of 9 primary care health centers, 5 dental clinics, 9 school-based clinics, a mobile health unit, and additional support services.
HealthNet's mission is to improve lives with compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements
Job responsibilities listed above is a summary and does not include other tasks requested by the hiring manager.
Requirements
Currently not sponsoring work visa.
Masters Degree, Family Nurse Practitioner
Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
National Board Certification as an FNP
Requires certification as Nurse Practitioner from the state of Indiana as required for exercising prescriptive authority.
CSR and DEA license
Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
Must meet the educational and experiential requirement as outlined in Indiana Administrative Code 848 IAC 4-4-4 Nurse Practitioner.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of the service standards and regulatory standards governing care delivery and operations.
Requires clinical expertise as applicable to individual area.
Requires the ability to assess learning needs and plan educational programs.
Requires strong communication; negotiation; collaboration and problem-solving skills.
Requires the ability to be flexible and work effectively in teams/groups.
Requires the ability to handle pressure of life-threatening situations.
Travel may be required.
Physical Requirements
Able to be involved in degrees of prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, and stooping; as well as abilities of repeated bending, stooping, and squatting.
Able to lift, push, and/or pull equipment, light to moderately heavy weight up to 20-30 pounds is a necessary function of this position.
Able to perform duties during periods of varied and/or prolonged work hours.
Will be exposed to all patient elements.
Must be able to read, write, hear, and communicate effectively in the English language by both orally and written.
Why Work for HealthNet?
Competitive Compensation
5 Days of CME/year + $2,500/year for professional expenses
Occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage (FTCA)
School loan repayment (FQHC)
No restrictive covenant
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
HSA and FSA available within certain medical plans
Life Insurance, AD&D
Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
Domestic Partner Leave
Wellness Programs
401k Match
Paid Time Off accumulates at start of employment and available to use.
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral program
Fair Labor Standards Act Classification
Exempt
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
HealthNet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.