Family Nurse Practitioner - APRN

Description:

Zepf Center has been serving the Lucas County community for over 50 years. We are the leading provider of behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio. Services include adult and child psychiatric, substance abuse, case management, residential, Crisis Care, and therapy programs, as well as career development and wellness services. Zepf Center also offers primary care medical services to our patients to contribute to their continuum of care. Zepf Center is a trauma-informed agency and environment for both patients and staff.

This position is eligible for participation in federal loan repayment programs through HRSA (e.g., National Health Service Corps), subject to individual eligibility and program approval.

*Salary Range: $112K - $141K*
**Patient Engagement Bonus Opportunities Available**
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm

General Summary:

• The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive, patient-centered primary care services as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) within the integrated healthcare setting of Zepf Center. The FNP will deliver advanced nursing and clinical services, including health assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for a diverse patient population across the lifespan.
• The FNP will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote wellness, prevent illness, manage chronic conditions, and ensure continuity of care. Responsibilities include providing advocacy for patients, coordinating referrals to specialty providers, managing physical health symptoms, prescribing and evaluating medications, and delivering high-quality clinical and nursing services in alignment with organizational goals and patient care standards.
• This is a full-time position based in a Primary Care clinic setting, requiring a proactive, compassionate provider who is committed to integrated, whole-person care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Practices in accordance with the Standard Care Arrangement and maintains all required licensure and continuing education necessary for Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) in the State of Ohio.
• Collaborates with the designated Collaborating Physician, as required by Ohio State Law and the Standard Care Arrangement, to discuss and resolve treatment-related concerns.
• Conducts medical evaluations, including physical examinations, diagnoses, and treatment planning for clients; monitors the effectiveness of interventions and adjusts care as needed.
• Prescribes and manages medications in accordance with the scope of practice for APNs and the Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4723-9; monitors for efficacy, side effects, and patient adherence.
• Performs approved treatment procedures within credentialed scope.
• Facilitates hospital admissions when clinically indicated and provides consultation regarding hospitalization for Zepf clients as needed.
• Responds promptly and appropriately to clinical emergencies.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of clinical services, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, medication orders, and other required primary care documentation.
• Actively contributes to the Zepf Center Medical Staff, collaborating with team members to address clinical concerns and ensure quality of care.
• Participates in Medical Services Team meetings, organizational development efforts, and other collaborative initiatives as approved by the supervisor.
• Adheres to all Zepf Center policies and procedures, with a strong commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and compliance with applicable laws.
• Provides education to clients and, when appropriate, to family members or community service providers regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and health management.
• Stays current with trends, best practices, and developments in clinical practice; completes all continuing education and training required for licensure and organizational compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Specific/Individual Competencies:

• Professional approach with all clients and contacts within and outside the Center.
• Strives to continuously improve own and agency operations
• Must be able to communicate clearly, verbally, and in writing, with a variety of audiences, and willing to represent the organization within the medical/health-care community
• Incorporates CQI techniques into daily work activities and participates on CQI teams and/or initiatives
• Organizational Competencies:
• Demonstrate knowledge of the agency mission, vision, goals and philosophy as well as the policies and procedures.
• Strives for high client satisfaction by providing leadership and/or assistance to coworkers and clients through the integrated care process.
• Demonstrate consistent professionalism.
• Demonstrate teamwork.
• Abide by the agencies and/or professional code of ethics.
• Strives to improve own and agency operations
• Commit to cultivating a non-violent and trauma-informed environment for all employees and clients, through our pursuit of Sanctuary; a trauma-informed model. Commit to a deeper exploration of Sanctuary Values.

Requirements:

Position Qualifications:

• Must be licensed to practice nursing and have met the qualifications as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) through a certification from certifying boards of either American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANP).
• Must have prescriptive authority with a valid DEA Registration
• Must have at least two years relevant professional experience
• Must be able to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Must be proficient and accurate in computer use and able to handle a high usage of the computer