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NP openings with CHSonsite.com at Purdue University

CHS Health Services

West Lafayette, IN

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Behavioral Health, Chronic Disease, Clinical Nursing, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Corporate Compliance, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Disease, Emergency Care, Family Medicine, Family Planning, Health Education, Health Maintenance, Healthcare, Healthcare Software, Identify Issues, Infection Control, Maintain Compliance, Medical Assistance, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Protocols, Medical Record System, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Medications, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Occupational Health, Office Equipment, On Call, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primary Care, Process Management, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Risk Management, Set Goals, Standards of Care, State Laws and Regulations, Surgical Procedures, Surveillance, Team Player, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Trend Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
West Lafayette, IN
POSTED
2 days ago
CHS Health Services currently has 3 full time Nurse Practitioner opportunities to work in our new corporate onsite health unit clinic in West Lafayette, IN at Purdue University. The Nurse Practitioner will work with a Family Practice Physician, Practice Administrator, Family Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurse, Health Coach and Medical Assistants in this setting. Clinic hours of operation are Monday thru Friday with no on call required.SCOPE: The Nurse Practitioner (NP) serves as a member of the CHS healthcare team which is committed to the delivery of high quality evidenced-based medical care with a focus on prevention, behavior change, health promotion and health maintenance activities that affect long-term health outcomes. Directs medical services to include: conducting physical health assessments, making differential diagnoses and prescribing pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments in the direct management of acute and chronic illnesses and injuries within the scope of state regulations governing advanced practice. Expected to foster, promote, and restore patient health through the development and use of prepared wellness materials and by collaborating with physicians and other multi-disciplinary team members to provide physical and psychosocial support to employees. Reports to the Unit Manager or Account Manager.QUALIFICATIONS:Graduate of an accredited school of nursing NP program and licensure in state of Indiana as a Nurse Practitioner. Two to four years experience of clinical nursing in an NP role is required. National certification as Adult or Family NP required. Prefer background in mental health, psychiatric or behavioral health as well. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Excellent computer skills and experience with other common office equipment and electronic medical recordkeeping software required. Experience with NextGen a plus. Must be able to provide emergency care, primary care, acute/chronic care, and episodic care and have experience doing so. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Utilizes an electronic health record to document and communicate care for all patient care activity, to ensure continuity of care and on-going plans of treatment.Adheres to the highest standards of healthcare practice, ethics, and professionalism at all times.Examines, diagnoses and treats patients, with a focus on primary and occupational medicine for the adult population or adult and pediatric population 2 years of age and older.Performs health assessments by interview, physical examination and the ordering and interpreting of diagnostic tests for occupational and non-occupational injury and illness, to diagnose the nature of common acute and chronic conditions.Performs physical examinations as part of the pre-employment, periodic and occupational health surveillance programs where required by service contract.Identifies physiological and pathophysiological findings and takes appropriate action and develops an on-going treatment plan, as indicated.Management of common acute and chronic illness, including minor trauma, episodic problems, occupational health injuries and illnesses, common chronic disorders, as well as counseling and education with regard to such problems, performance of minor surgical procedures and initiation of life-saving procedures in emergencies.Utilizes resources independently to provide appropriate evidence-based care in routine and emergency settings. Partners with on-site or collaborative physician and follows recommendations of MD/medical director in a timely manner.Referral of complex and high priority cases to a physician with regard to complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, complicated therapeutic problems, and/or reevaluation of chronic conditions, and partners with primary and specialty care providers as appropriate.Promotion and maintenance of family health, including planning of periodic health assessments and screening for early case findings, assessment and guidance with regard to health hazards, good family health habits, family planning, mental and emotional problems.Provides client education on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, and other concerns relating to medical and health issues.Establishes patient care goals and reinforces understanding of disease processes and illness management, medication and related issues, medical resources, and self-care skills to clients.Recommends changes in clinical areas or in general areas to improve the patient flow, practice management and other pertinent program and service areas.Assists in active implementation of company initiatives to ensure compliance with corporate quality and mandated regulatory standards.Complies with all current medical and nursing standards and guidelines; legal and confidentiality requirements and meets or exceeds the Service Excellence Standards of CHS.Assists in internal quality control audits, corporate wide peer review, and provides quality medical care according to CHS quality standards. Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and dispensing, storage procedures.Maintains professional growth and development by participating in educational programs and professional organizations and activities to maintain knowledge of national trends. Partners with other Client stakeholders, such as TPA, EAP, Safety, Risk Management.

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