Summary: The Certified Nurse Practitioner provides medical services to the patients of Heart of Ohio Family Health in acute care and the clinical office setting in a holistic approach.
Reports to: Chief Medical Officer

Supervises: N/A

Work Schedule: Full Time, Flexible Shift – Three 12s, Four 10s, 2nd Shift; times are subject to change due to business necessity.

Classification: Contract/Salary
Job Duties:

• Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Completes patient history and physical.
• Documents all patient care provided according to policy and Standard of Care Agreement
• Formulates and directs plan of care for the patient as according to Standard of Care Agreement
• Refers to other Providers as needed.
• Prescribes medications in accordance with Ohio revised code and Ohio Administrative Code and Formulary provided by the Advanced Practice Nursing laws.
• Complies with State Advanced Practice Nursing Guidelines/Law on Practicing Medicine.
• Directs patient education for health education, maintenance, emotional and physical needs.
• Participates in Medical Staff activities at Heart of Ohio Family Health.
• Participates in Performance Improvement Program.
• Utilizes supplies in a cost-effective manner.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills.
• Establishes and maintains professional working relationship with other members of the health care team.
• Participates in planning and problem solving.
• Participates in continuing education and professional growth.
• Attends Provider staff meetings.
• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, personnel and medical, policies and procedures.
• Assists other team members.
• Serves as a role model for clinical staff.
• Adheres to the standards and policies of the Organizational Privacy/Security and Compliance Programs, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations (HIPAA. OSHA, OIG, guidelines, other State and Federal laws). This also includes reporting to the Board of Directors, Compliance Officer, Manager, and suggestion box, any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Facility Environment:

Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers operates in multiple locations in Columbus, OH. All facilities have a medical office environment with front-desk reception area, separate patient examination rooms, nursing stations, pharmacy stock room, business offices, hallways and private toilet facilities. All facilities are on the main ground floor and ADA compliant.

This position’s primary work area is patient examination rooms and office.

The patient examination rooms and office area:

• kept at a normal working temperature
• sanitized daily
• maintains standard office environment furniture with adjustable chairs
• maintains standard office equipment; i.e., computer, copier, fax machine, etc. at a normal working height

Job Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Must hold a diploma from an accredited School of Advanced Practice Nursing and have equivalent certification by American Nurses Association
• Licensed to practice in the State of Ohio
• Board eligible or certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner
• Nursing experience in ambulatory care setting (3-5 years preferred)