Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care - Indiana

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  • Valparaiso, Indiana
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary care to individuals and families, with a strong focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and coordinated care. This role works collaboratively with clinical staff and other healthcare professionals in a team-based environment.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationValparaiso, Indiana

    Description

    We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary care to individuals and families, with a strong focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and coordinated care. This role works collaboratively with clinical staff and other healthcare professionals in a team-based environment.

     

    Key Responsibilities

    • Develop and implement effective patient care plans
    • Manage patient care to ensure continuity, including follow-ups and coordination of services
    • Provide whole-person care, including referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers
    • Maintain accurate, concise, and timely documentation of patient care
    • Perform and document routine health assessments and preventive screenings
    • Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and preventive care
    • Adhere to professional standards, including punctuality, timely communication, infection control practices, and patient confidentiality
    • Meet established patient volume expectations for outpatient visits
    • Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
    • Attend team meetings, clinical meetings, and required trainings
    • Contribute to the development and maintenance of clinical protocols and guidelines
    • Engage in community outreach and education when requested
    • Represent the provider team in meetings or community settings as needed
    • Support teaching and mentoring of students as assigned
    • Maintain required continuing education for certification and licensure
    • Perform additional duties as assigned

    Education & Training

    • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
    • Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN or higher)
    • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
    • Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by a recognized certifying body
    • Prescriptive authority and DEA certification
    • Current CPR certification

    Experience

    • 1–3 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred
      or significant RN experience in a high-acuity setting (e.g., ER or ICU)

    Skills & Competencies

    • Strong patient-centered care and customer service skills
    • Excellent organizational and time management abilities
    • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Flexibility and adaptability in a clinical setting
    • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required

    Technical Skills

    • Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office equipment

    Additional Requirements

    • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
    • Participation in required training and quality improvement initiatives