School Based Mobile Unit - FNP or PA

FamilyCare Health Centers in an award winning Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with 20+ locations and five mobile units serving Kanawha, Putnam, Cabell and Boone Counties. We currently have a need for an FNP or PA for our Madison School Based Mobile Unit.

The School Based Mobile Unit FNP/PA will be responsible for the provision of a full range of primary care health services, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness in school age patients, preventive and well child care and occasional medical emergencies. Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants are expected to manage all patients and conditions within the scope of their training.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the school based mobile unit team to provide comprehensive primary health care services.
• Perform assessment, including comprehensive physical exam and age-appropriate screening procedures. Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. Perform waived and microscopy laboratory testing as indicated. Formulate diagnosis and develop treatment plan, including ordering and/or administering pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Facilitate patient education and participation in self-care. Implement systematic follow-up and evaluation of client status.
• Complete all appropriate documentation in a timely manner according to FamilyCare Policy.
• Consult with, collaborate with or refer to other medical providers as appropriate.
• Share after-hours telephone coverage with other FamilyCare providers.
• Participate in research, educational activities and the teaching of students, if interested.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Attend clinical and staff meetings.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned.
• Observe all health and safety requirements.
• Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
• Participate in the continuous quality improvement activities of the organization.
• Perform work in a cost-effective manner.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Organization and Community

• Our Mission – To remain steadfastly committed to providing comprehensive care leading to health communities where our patients live, work or go to school.
• Our Vision – To be the provider of choice for better health in the communities we serve.
• Our Values – Dignity, Honesty, Caring, Genuine, Dependable, Family.
• Our Services – Full-scope primary care, prenatal and delivery services, Women’s health services with birth center, school-based health services, dental, psychiatry, referral assistance, health coaches, mental health social workers, dietician and diabetes education, behavioral health, addiction counseling, mobile dental services to school children and ophthalmology.
• 20+ locations, 5 mobile units, 70+providers and 275+ employees.
• Competitive salary, flexible hours, national loan repayment possible, patient focused, multiple sites, malpractice liability coverage, optional hospital visits, low on-call frequency.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with valid West Virginia license and recognized by the WV Board of Examiners for Registered Nurses as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or
• hold an active Physician Assistant License issued by the West Virginia Board of Medicine and current Prescriptive Authority.
• School based health experience highly desired.
• Ability to work independently and develop relationships with appropriate school officials.
• Desire to grow the school-based program.