Family Nurse Practitioner - SDPI Coordinator

SUMMARY This position provides outpatient care in a clinical setting, conducts clinics at all locations or assigned locations. Duties include the provision of direct care within the scope of practice, fulfilling all administrative and clinical requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by an accredited body recognized by the US Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
• Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.
• Licensure: Must possess a permanent, current, full, and unrestricted Family Nurse Practitioner license in any state in the United States, Territory, or District of Columbia.
• Current, full, and unrestricted DEA license.
• Board Certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
• At least one full year of professional nursing experience and possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program.
• At least one year of relevant experience providing direct and comprehensive primary care, preventative, and therapeutic medical and nursing care to patients OR possession of a master's degree in professional nursing.
• BLS certification.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality including accurate and timely records.
• Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides clinical care and conducts clinics, including primary care, diabetes care, non-emergent care, diagnosis, treatment of patients, of all ages, at all location(s) or assigned location(s).
• Maintains exemplary demeanor and professional conduct in all dealings.
• Works in a consultative, collaborative, and cooperative manner with GTB medical staff and Health Clinic employees, consulting as appropriate, to coordinate coverage of patients at all clinics and deliver care.
• Provides primary care, non-emergent care, all diabetes grant services (including diabetic foot exams, immunizations, vaccines, best care practices) whether in person or via telehealth to all ages, within scope of practice.
• Must demonstrate effective communication methods, skills, following appropriate chain of command. Communicates well with patients, families, team members to ensure effective therapeutic interventions and safe patient care.
• Attends necessary diabetes grant related trainings, implements best practices and care standards.
• Meets regularly with Health Administrator to discuss daily operations, and to recommend improvements for the benefit of the patients it serves.
• Participates in outreach programs and public relation activities in the community. This includes the provision of care at outreach sites and care coordination.
• Provides direct patient care to tribal members and others as authorized by the GTB Tribal Council, with focus on those suffering chronic illness and/or the elderly.
• Accepts limited call for afterhours coverage, coordinating with other medical staff as necessary.
• Maintains confidentiality with respect to the FNP-patient relationship as required by applicable laws and professional standards.
• With respect to the care, diagnosis, treatment and referral of patients seen in the GTB Health Clinics, the FNP shall at all time work closely with the physicians in the exercise of professional duties.
• Abides by all provisions of the GTB Personnel Policy except for those provisions expressly excluded by this Contract. In the event of conflict between the terms of this contract and the GTB Personnel Policy, this contract controls.
• Makes best efforts to ensure that professional medical services provided through GTB are at all times rendered in a competent and professional manner, consistent with relevant quality assurance standards, and in compliance with all applicable statues, rules and regulations, and directives of federal, state, tribal, and other governmental and regulatory bodies, and applicable standards of the National Council on Quality Assurance and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
• Monitors the provision of medical services with respect to the quality of patient care rendered and will notify GTB of any condition, including any defective equipment, dangerous or deteriorating conditions of the premises, and poor quality of supplies or services furnished by GTB (or entities GTB contracts with) of which the DNP has notice, and which may, does, or tends to affect adversely the rendering of patient care. Upon such notification, GTB agrees to address such condition in the most efficient manner possible consistent with the rendering of high-quality patient care and the financial resources of GTB. The FNP agrees, in cooperation with GTB, to introduce from time to time new methods and procedures which will improve the quality of medical services rendered.
• Provides reports and data as requested by Healthcare Administrator.
• Serves as a visible role model for health and wellness.
• Maintain necessary credentials for specialty licensure by attending appropriate continuing education programs. Attends other conferences and workshops necessary and appropriate.
• Participates in staff meetings as requested.
• Attends community and/or tribal meetings to provide input and education about community health issues.
• Works in collaboration with the Strongheart Center, Benodjenh Center and other programs as necessary for physical activity events and outreach efforts to diabetic patients.
• Maintain patient confidentiality as per Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and complete HIPAA compliance training.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by the Healthcare Administrator.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must demonstrate leadership in work in environment, promote harmony, and excellent customer service.
• Must have strong public health knowledge and skills.
• Must have a strong knowledge base of Diabetes and its treatments.
• Must have excellent clinical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other areas and personnel with Clinic Administration and the Satellite Offices.
• Must have excellent health education and presentation skills. Experience and skill in designing and conducting community education and in-services.
• Must have outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills are critical.
• Self-motivation skills are essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated patience, tact, and respect.
• Exceptional detail and follow-up skills.
• Work requires proficiency in computer literacy, preferably in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and other Microsoft office products and database applications.
• Willingness to be educated and receive full training in the RPMS programs applicable to the Diabetes grants.
• Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action.
• Uses good judgement in interpreting guidelines, in adapting department procedures, or in recommending approaches or solutions for specific problems.
• Ability to provide effective leadership to groups.
• Must be respectful, possess cultural awareness, sensitivity, flexibility, and demonstrate sound work ethics.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by an accredited body recognized by the US Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
• Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.
• Licensure: Must possess a permanent, current, full, and unrestricted Family Nurse Practitioner license in any state in the United States, Territory, or District of Columbia.
• Current, full, and unrestricted DEA license.
• Board Certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
• At least one full year of professional nursing experience and possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program.
• At least one year of relevant experience providing direct and comprehensive primary care, preventative, and therapeutic medical and nursing care to patients OR possession of a master's degree in professional nursing.
• BLS certification.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality including accurate and timely records.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The provider will provide some direction to staff.

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED

General office equipment such as, calculators, computers, modem, copiers, fax, phone systems, etc. Responsible for being proficient in the use of equipment used for diagnostic procedures such as EKG, vital

signs, veni-puncture, clia waived bench labs, phlebotomy and colposcopy.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work requires sitting, lifting, reaching, walking, and lifting heavy objects, such as a case of paper or tasks associated with home health care. Also requires manual dexterity to operate office equipment, keyboarding, copiers, etc. Travel throughout the six-country service area required.

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS

The employee uses judgement in identifying and selecting the most appropriate procedures to use, or in determining which of several established alternatives to use. Some deadlines are involved, so there is time pressure on occasion.

WORKING CONDITIONS

A good deal of work is performed in an office/clinic environment, but it is important to realize the work is performed at the all office locations and that you are expected to go on-site regular basis. Regular travel will be required. Use of a tribal vehicle or personal vehicle as indicated by individual circumstances. Must be flexible as position may require working evenings.

COMMENTS

Native American preference will apply. Must be willing and able to pass a background investigation and a drug and alcohol urinalysis as a condition of employment. Adherence to strict company policy regarding confidentiality is a must.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change the duties of the position at any time through approved motion by Tribal Council. * Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of the Director of Human Resources.

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