The stated pay rate for each position reflects the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers will depend on your skills and experience relevant to the position.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner will provide quality health care and emergency treatment to KVHC patients. Health care includes: health promotions; prevention of disease and disability; identification of health problems; management of health problems; and referral with communication to the Patient’s Primary Care Provider. The Nurse Practitioner will practice medicine within the scope of their licensure and if applicable, under the Supervision of a KVHC Physician.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides patient care within established protocols, policies and regulations of the scope of practice to assure quality patient care.
2. Maintains accurate and complete patient health records to assure confidentiality and compliance with health care regulations.
3. Interprets health data by identifying risk factors and provides wellness activities.
4. Diagnosing and treating common diseases and human responses to actual and potential health problems.
5. Counseling individuals and families regarding health care issues.
6. Consulting and/or collaborating with other health care providers and community resources.
7. Referring client to other health care providers and resources for identified health issues.
8. Performs additional duties or projects as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.
9. Supports the pre-visit planning process and prepares for the days schedule with a daily team huddle with provider.
10. Participate in the Clinical Care Team as outlined in Team Approach to Care Protocol.
11. Work as part of the Clinical Care Team to ensure effective and quality care is given to the KVHC patient.
12. Participates in physician, team and staff education and training for integrated care; continuing education about integration and evidence-based practice is routinely completed to maintain knowledge and skills.
13. Adheres to all KVHC policies and protocols.
14. Complies with all safety rules and protocols. Reports all incidents, regardless of severity, immediately to their supervisor and completes an incident report and investigation form, which will be forwarded to Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident.
15. Conducts themselves as a good steward in the communities served by KVHC; represents the organization at outreach activities as needed.
16. Actively participates as committee member as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
17. Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others. Focusing on the attainment of organization goals and objectives through a commitment to team work.
18. Conforms to acceptable attendance and punctuality standards as expressed in the employee handbook.
19. Abides by the organization’s compliance program and requirements
20. At times you may be faced with challenges that may impact patient care. Addressing these challenges may not be in your job description, however Katahdin Valley Health Center encourages each team member to go above and beyond to address the patients’ needs in the moment. Employees have the autonomy to see the care experience through from A to Z to show our patients KVHC C.A.R.E.S.
21. The employee may be responsible for traveling to multiple locations as specified in their job offer and/or contract.
22. As part of KVHC's commitment to a safe, respectful, and compliant workplace, KVHC utilizes security monitoring systems. Surveillance is conducted in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and company policies/protocols to protect our employees, patients, and assets.
23. This position requires compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, KVHC’s Corporate Compliance Program, and KVHC’s policies and procedures (including the Standards of Conduct). Such compliance shall be an element considered as part of the positions regular performance evaluation. Failure to comply or failure to report actual or potential noncompliant conduct, may result in compliance consequences, up to and including termination and reporting to appropriate governmental authorities, regulatory bodies, law enforcement, licensing bodies, or other outside entities (“appropriate entities”).
PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS
1. Admit mistakes or missteps openly, own your own behavior, forgive one another, and model vulnerability and humility.
2. Keep discussions about team members, subordinates, and colleagues as well as challenges in the workplace, positive, constructive, and factual.
3. Be mindful of employee confidentiality even among peers, and particularly where an issue involves a peer.
4. Only say what you would be willing to say to someone directly.
5. Whenever possible, speak directly to the person with whom you are having a disagreement or a challenge. Challenge yourself to engage in these discussions. Do not avoid constructive conflict.
6. Work with your supervisor or HR when you need to process a performance or behavioral situation with a colleague or subordinate to determine next steps.
7. It is always okay, and usually preferable, to pause, and take time to reflect before reacting to a situation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. Graduation from a NLN accredited Nurse Practitioner program, MSN preferred. Certification by American Academy Nurse Practitioners. Active State of Maine Certified Nurse Practitioner License, current CPR, ACLS, or a combination of education and experience.
2. Licensed with the State of Maine.
3. Possess strong communication, analytical, and observation skills.
4. Demonstrate attention to detail and timeliness with documentation.
5. Maintains all current credentialing requirements.
6. Must possess a clean criminal and DHHS background.
7. Must possess the ability and means to travel between clinics as needed.
8. Valid State of Maine Driver’s license and ability to be insured by KVHC’s vehicle insurance carrier.
FUNCTION, DEMANDS AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE
Requires full range of body motion with the ability to bend, kneel and stoop. Must possess: the ability to sit and or stand for long periods of time, the ability to lift approximately 50 lbs., visual acuity with color vision, the ability to communicate effectively and calmly in a professional manner, the ability to follow all workplace policies including safety and confidentiality, the ability to perform repetitive motion keyboarding functions, exposure to communicable disease, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to clinic environment. Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care. Must possess the ability to work with and around medical equipment and instruments safely and effectively as appropriate. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment including Safety Data Sheets. Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly.
CONFIDENTIALITY OF PATIENT INFORMATION AND ALL KVHC HEALTH CENTER BUSINESS IS ESSENTIAL. EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH THE HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996-PUBLIC LAW 104-191