School-Based Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine

POSITION SUMMARY:

The School Based Wellness Center (SBWC) Nurse Practitioner provides direct patient care commensurate to their training and experience, and in collaboration with CCI physicians. The care provided is appropriate for school-based wellness center with a multicultural, multilingual patient population.

As a member of the wellness center's integrated care team the Nurse Practitioner will fulfill the following KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES towards the provision of patient-centered, coordinated patient care:

• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients within the parameters of their licensure.
• Adhere to evidence-based medical guidelines and standards approved by CCI's Board and Performance Improvement Committee.
• Carry-out the major responsibility for student's health care needs including evaluation, management, and follow-up independently or in collaboration with physician consultation or referrals.
• Adhere to a work schedule that provides extended (after school) hours on a recurring cycle
• Provide telehealth visit coverage for other locations, as needed.
• Complete electronic medical records documentation in expected time frames.
• Complete paper encounters during downtime or system maintenance.
• Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities and audits.
• Attend and participate in at least three school related activities per year.
• Provide referrals internally within school-based wellness centers (mental health counseling, nutrition services, guidance counseling, etc.) and externally based on health-related needs (WIC, Cardiology, etc.).
• Working on-site is an essential duty for the job and regular, reliable attendance is required.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer or designee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of state regulations governing advanced practice nursing.
• Skill in communicating effectively with students and their families, care team members, school staff and administrators.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and the public.
• Computer skills required, including knowledge/experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMRs).
• The ability to speak and write English fluently. Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
• Understanding the policies, procedures, and functions associated with Care for Kids, Montgomery Cares, Vaccines for Kids, MCHIP/ Health Choice associated with School Based Wellness center programming.
• Understanding COMAR regulations.
• Understanding standardized school forms.

PRIMARY CARE SPECIALTY AREAS:

Knowledge of the principles and practice of medicine (including preventive care and acute/chronic disease management) in Pediatric Medicine required. Knowledge of Family Medicine is a plus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nurse Practitioner certification from an accredited program.
• Active license issued by the State of Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Active Maryland CDS license. DEA licensure. Current BLS certification.
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and communities.
• Ability to collect adequate patient data, conduct a physical exam, interpret physical findings and manage or refer the student as conditions or protocols dictate.
• Flexibility to work at different CCI locations.

Why work at CCI?

• Extensive benefits plan including PTO
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Continuing education assistance; can be used toward obtaining certifications, renewal of certifications, or possible conference attendance.
• Our providers are insured for malpractice under FTCA.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

CCI Health Services does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. All personnel decisions are to be administered in accordance with this policy and in compliance with applicable federal and state law, including, but not limited to, decisions regarding recruitment, selection, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, lay-offs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs.

The CEO & President of CCI and all managerial personnel are committed to this policy and its enforcement. Employees are directed to bring any violation of this policy to the immediate attention of their supervisor, Human Resources, or the CEO & President. Any employee who violates this policy or knowingly retaliates against an employee reporting or complaining of a violation of this policy, shall be subject to immediate corrective action, up to and including termination of employment. Complaints brought under this policy will be promptly investigated and handled with due regard for the privacy and respect of all involved.