Community Health - Family Nurse Practitioner

POSITION OVERVIEW

Works on a multidisciplinary team in a patient centered care setting providing home healthcare to Native

Americans. This position will be an intricate part in achieving the departments visions, mission and

program objectives, ensuring compliance with home health requirements and providing senior management, leadership and healthcare expertise. Collaborating with physicians within and outside our

clinics on patient cares throughout the community health service area.

PERFORMANCE-BASED JOB FUNCTIONS AND OBJECTIVES

1. Provide direct patient care within established protocols that result in timely billing each month, such

as:

• a. Developing treatment plans;
• b. Ordering appropriate diagnostic and screening evaluations;
• c. Referring for specialized consultations, when necessary or collaborating with
• multidisciplinary team and making specialist referrals when needed;
• d. Providing education and counseling to the patient and family in preventive care, medical
• conditions, health lifestyle habits, and use of prescribed treatments and medication;
• e. Recognizing limitations and seeking medical discussion and advice with physician and other
• health professionals when necessary; and,
• f. Documenting all patient services in the electronic medical records.

2. Manages and administers medications by coordinating medication orders with the pharmacy and

other providers, completing medication refills as indicated and assessing for medication

compliance.

3. Obtain and review outside medical records and information from outside sources as appropriate

and indicated and document relevant information in the medical record.

4. Provide consultation and coordination to other health staff within and outside of the division for the

purpose of providing comprehensive services.

5. Assist in development and implementation of in-service educational programs and follow-up to

evaluate effectiveness of the programs to determine the need for revision of methods and

materials.

6. Develop strategic plans and assists with data collection, reporting and analyzation of data to help

drive effective and efficient programs.

7. Assist with monitoring and overseeing budget activity including recommending modifications when

needed; approved purchase request and expenditures on a monthly basis.

8. Complete necessary annual continuing education to meet state practice and certification

requirements and avoid any suspensions to practice in a year.

9. Comply with applicable state, federal and Ho-Chunk legal and professional requirements as a

practicing Family Nurse Practitioner. Delegate duties to allied staff as appropriate for education and

expertise in order to actualize performance of duties relevant to their scope of work as nursing and

ancillary support staff and result in attainable patient visit counts per month.

10. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor within the scope of this job description which may

include but not limited to the following:

• a. Attend meetings;
• b. Supervise staff

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

Job Reports to: Community Health Director/Medical Director

Leadership Accountability: Implements Operating Plans

Supervisory Accountability: Supervises Professionals and non-managers as assigned by Community Health Director

Organizational Accountability: Manages work group within a sub-unit of a department

Financial Accountability: Manages operating budget, approved and monitors expenditures.

Customer Accountability: Interfaces with regulatory authorities; Interfaces with outside and inside customers

Freedom to Act: Sets broad policies and objectives; Operates with significant independence; Subject to general input from supervisor; Subject to regular review by supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

1. Possess a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing (DNP) degree.

2. Nurse Practitioner, family practice preferred, certified from an accredited governing body.

ESSENTIAL:

1. Current valid Registered Nurse license for the State of Wisconsin in good standing.

2. Possess a State of Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber.

3. Posses or be eligible to posses a controlled substance registration certification from the

Drug Enforcement Agency.

4. Possess and maintains current BLS and ACLS certification.

5. Must maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with the Privacy Act/HIPAA.

6. Possess a valid driver’s license, dependable transportation and proper insurance.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Previous supervisory experience in home health setting preferred.

2. Minimum five-year experience as a Registered Nurse; preferably in-home care setting.

3. Preferred working knowledge and contracting experience with Managed Care

Organizations.

4. Possess advanced computer skills and has experience with using electronic health records.

5. Experience with quality improvement to assist with remaining in compliance with State and

Federal licensing standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in an integrative care team setting.

2. Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patient and other members of the

integrative care team.

3. Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure.

4. Remains composed and helpful when working with dissatisfied patients and staff.

5. Willingness to be flexible in the assumption of position responsibilities and competent in universal

precautions.

6. Must be able to prioritize work, multitask and complete job duties in a high-quality, timely manner.

7. Knowledge of home health billing and regulations.

8. Knowledge of home health nursing practices and principles.

9. Knowledge and understanding of budget process, grants and reporting system.

10. Knowledge and respect of Ho-Chunk culture, traditions, and community concerns and ability to

work with a diverse population.

11. Ability to lead and promote a healthy, non-abusive lifestyle.

WORK PLACE RESPONSIBILITY

1. Maintains a safe and healthy work place environment.

2. Ensures that all employees of the department receive appropriate training, counseling, and

understand all of the applicable procedures so that they can safely do their assigned work.

3. Ensures the department maintains in compliance with State and Federal regulations.

4. Follows Employee Relations Act and all Policy and Procedures assigned during orientation or

throughout employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. General office setting in the department facilities as well as community sites.

2. Work performed in the community is sometimes subject to conditions ranging from inclement

weather to dangerous conditions such as snow/ice, cold, heat, noise, wetness/humidity, vibration,

sudden temperature changes, and poor illumination at the job site or die to travel on the job. Travel

to and from field locations may subject worker to increased risk of driving hazards. Community

locations may subject worker to communicable diseases, insects and other disease vectors, toxins,

hazardous materials and animals.

3. In all settings, employees in this classification may occasionally need to relate to members of the

public who exhibit challenging, atypical or hostile behaviors and/or communication.

4. Traveling is a necessity.

5. Potential exposure to hazardous and bio-hazardous material.

• a. Requires use of personal protective equipment.

6. See physical demands of the position listed on the Physical Demands Worksheet.