Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner

A. SUMMARY :

To enhance the health and wellness of HIV-positive and infectious disease individuals in the community by providing affordable, high quality health care, patient education, support, and advocacy. To provide health education and support to patients to maintain health and wellness, manage acute and chronic illness, and adhere to medications and treatment plans. To provide clinical support to Medical Director.

B. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Knowledge and understanding of Employee Handbook.
• Carry out the meaning of the CSMD Mission and Vision statements.
• Comply with CSMD Ryan White (RW) policies and protocols
• Comply with RW training requirements
• Practice a culture of safety to reduce or prevent risk of injury, claims, loss, or liability by utilizing the Risk Management and Infection Control Plan.
• Perform responsibilities with a high-quality standard to yield improved compliance, quality, and patient outcome measures by adhering to the Quality Improvement Plan.
• Be present and ready for work as scheduled.
• Attend in-service trainings, departmental meetings, and community events during and outside of clinic operation hours.
• Work cohesively with team members.
• Consults with the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Executive Officer or designee before decisions are made on questions of interpretation.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating the center's annual health care plan.
• Provide for organization and maintenance of an effective system of medical care with emphasis on wellness and prevention of illness.
• Assist in preparation of monthly reports to Chief Medical Officer outlining the Center's medical productivity and performance improvement adherence.
• Provide an effective communication link between other staff / employees and employees of the medical department.
• Recommends budget items including patient care equipment and supplies to the Chief, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer.

Performs studies / analysis to determine impact for :

C. REQUIREMENTS : 1. EDUCATION :

The FNP is required to be a Registered Nurse with a Master's Degree in the specialty area of family practice from an approved and accredited college or university.

2. LICENSES, REGISTRATION AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

Board certified or Board eligible. NP must be licensed to Practice Medicine in the State of Louisiana and possess CDS and DEA licenses. Minimum of 3 years working as an FNP with specific focus on infectious disease.

3. JOB KNOWLEDGE :

The Nurse Practitioner must have the skills and knowledge for budgets and organizational structure and three to five years' proven experience in a FQHC setting; infectious disease preferred. Person must have the ability to direct and supervise skilled and semi-skilled employees.

D. SUPERVISES : None

E. TRAINING

Relias CareSouth Onboarding

Relias Track A Clinical

F. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT EVALUATION TYPE

Clinic

G. Physical Requirements :

H. WORK ENVIRONMENT :