Mary's Center Washington , DC 20319
Posted 3 weeks ago
Mary's Center is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within our organization and the communities we serve. We embrace diversity of experiences, ideas, and individuals, and seek to bring a diverse group of candidates to the table.
Important Note: Mary's Center is mandating the COVID-19 vaccine + booster for all staff.
Position Summary
Working in collaboration with the other members of the clinical team, the Family Nurse Practitioner will initiate assessment, diagnosis, and the implementation of a range of care interventions and treatment plans for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health conditions that are within their scope of practice.
Reportability
The Family Nurse Practitioner reports to the Administrative Medical Director. Per area of specialty, shall work collaboratively with their respective clinical lead(s). Annually, the clinician is evaluated on clinical competency by the Administrative Medical Director or their proxies (Associate Medical Director or Clinical Lead).
Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Provide comprehensive primary care services to Mary's Center patients in an efficient manner.
Coordinate the transferring of patients to emergency facility and arrange for hospitalization as needed.
Collaborate with Mary's Center clinicians as needed to provide patient care.
Collaborate with Mary's Center and external healthcare providers as necessary to make appropriate medical decisions.
Practice medicine within quality standards such as HEDIS
Coordinate for sub-specialty care with the nursing and social work staff
Provide consultation and education to patients and/or parents and staff to increase the quality of patient care.
Provide guidance and assistance to medical assistants.
Perform routine professional duties (complete and lock medical notes, address labs, respond to telephone encounters and correct billing claims) in an efficient and well-organized manner per Mary's Center policy.
Perform routine medical administrative duties in an efficient, well-organized manner.
Participate in various team and provider meetings.
Participate in projects and/or policy initiatives for Mary's Center and its community.
Participate in Saturday and evening clinic sessions as needed
Participate in the on-call rotation as appropriate for specialty
Participate in inter-departmental meetings as needed.
Participate in Mary's Center Continuous Quality Improvement Plan
Perform other duties determined as necessary by the Administrative Medical Director and EVP of Medicine, or their delegates
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities -
Requires a Master of Science in Nursing, possession of an active NP license in the District of Columbia and/or Maryland, and current national board certification.
At least three (3) years of experience practicing medicine required.
Experience working in a community health setting and/or experience in working with immigrant or economically disadvantaged populations preferred.
A thorough understanding and knowledge of patient confidentiality issues and HIPAA compliance/regulations are essential.
Language Requirements
Physical Demands
Work Environment
The Benefits:
Health Insurance: medical, dental & vision - plus retirement options through 403(b) contribution and investment opportunities
25 days of paid leave annually (in addition to paid holidays), plus 5 educational days
Tuition reimbursement of $2000/year towards education assistance and professional development
Transportation subsidy via metro & bus
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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