Nurse Practitioner

Description

ABOUT PEOPLEONE HEALTH:

PeopleOne Health is one of the fastest-growing providers of value-based primary care, consistently earning best-in-class member satisfaction scores. We deliver exceptional healthcare that lowers costs and significantly improves health outcomes by emphasizing preventive care, behavior change, and a proactive approach to wellness through our unique direct primary care model. Our culture thrives on a simple yet powerful motto: care for yourself, care for each other, and care for our members.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) provides primary and preventive healthcare services to patients 2 years of age and older, emphasizing overall wellness, disease prevention, and chronic condition management. Working autonomously and in collaboration with physicians, the FNP assesses, diagnoses, treats, and educates patients to improve health outcomes. This role includes prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and coordinating care within an interdisciplinary team.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position provides supervision to others: Yes

• Provides clinical guidance and mentorship to nursing staff, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals.
• Assists in training and onboarding new clinical staff.
• Oversees patient care coordination, ensuring best practices in treatment and follow-up care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts comprehensive health assessments, including physical exams, history taking, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Diagnoses and manages acute and chronic illnesses, developing individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribes medications and non-pharmacologic therapies following state and federal guidelines.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests such as laboratory work, imaging, and EKGs.
• Provides health counseling, disease prevention strategies, and wellness education for patients and families.
• Performs minor medical procedures within the scope of practice.
• Collaborates with specialists and other healthcare providers for patient referrals and continuity of care.
• Ensures accurate documentation in electronic health records (EHR) in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Adheres to legal, ethical, and professional standards of practice in patient care.

Other Duties:

• Participates in community health outreach and wellness programs.
• Engages in continuous education and professional development to maintain clinical expertise.
• Contributes to quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice implementation.

Requirements

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Strong communication and patient education abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS :

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP) from an accredited program required.
• Current state licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) required.
• National certification in a relevant specialty (e.g., AANP, ANCC) required.
• Current DEA registration for prescribing medications required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in an outpatient or primary care setting.
• Experience managing chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, is preferred.
• Prior experience in patient-centered, preventive care approaches preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.)

• Moderate work, occasionally working in difficult positions, and/or with physical demands such as continuously lifting/moving materials from 25 to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting/moving materials greater than 50 pounds.