Advanced Practice Provider - School-Based Clinics

Join Shalom Health Care Center (Shalom) and be part of a mission-driven team committed to making a real impact on the lives of underserved and vulnerable populations in Central Indiana. Here you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment where your efforts directly contribute to improving public health and addressing health care disparities. We are deeply connected to our local community, providing you with the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and contribute to community well-being. You will work closely with colleagues, community partners, and volunteers to improve health care for all. You will grow professionally, take on leadership roles, and enjoy a supportive work-life balance in an organization that prioritizes diversity and inclusivity. Join us in our mission to provide quality health care that is patient-centered, affordable, and accessible for all in our community.

POSITION SUMMARY

: The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in our School-Based Clinics (SBC) is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating students with acute and chronic health concerns. Meeting established standards of care and quality benchmarks, they play a vital role in developing, monitoring, and altering comprehensive health care treatment programs. This includes gathering detailed patient data, consulting with other health care professionals, as needed, and implementing care plans to improve health outcomes. The APP maintains emergency plans for schools, educates school staff, documents patient encounters, and ensures adherence to quality measures. An experienced APP may provide medical supervision to other school-based workers and serve as a preceptor for APP students.

Essential Duties :

1. Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with acute and chronic illness concerns. 2. Meets accepted standards of care practice and quality benchmarks. 3. Develops, monitors, and alters a comprehensive health care treatment program. 4. Creates a comprehensive emergency plan and trains school staff for emergency tasks. 5. Maintains up-to-date physical and electronic versions of sub and emergency information for school at all times. 6. Provides education for school staff regarding the role of SBC program and the role of the APP at the beginning of the school year and ongoing training as necessary. 7. Provides health education to patients, families, and school staff. 8. Attends, at a minimum, one back-to-school event to educate parents regarding Shalom and the SBC program and to collect completed, signed consent forms. 9. Maintains appropriate documentation of patient encounters. Follows Shalom's policy for chart locking deadlines. 10. Accurately documents quality measures in the emergency medical record (EMR) as instructed by the QA/QI team. Works to meet percentage of goal for each indicator set forth by Shalom. 11. Maintains clinic supplies while adhering to monthly budget. 12. Practices evidence-based medicine. Maintains and expands current knowledge base regarding patient care. Obtains adequate CME credit to maintain state license and board certification. 13. Completes peer chart review as assigned by Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) or designee. 14. May provide medical supervision to medical assistant, registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), contracted agency nurses, or other SBC staff as assigned.

Education & Qualification Requirements :

Current Indiana APRN or PA license or eligibility to apply Master of Science in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited school Board certification as a pediatric or family nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) Minimum 1-3 years' experience in direct patient care (will consider new graduates with one year of pediatric experience) Current BLS certification Current CSR and DEA certification (if applicable) To prioritize the health and safety of our employees, patients, and our community, and to mitigate the risk of

COVID-19

transmission and influenza outbreaks, it is a mandatory condition of employment for all staff to receive both

COVID-19

vaccinations and annual flu shots. Compliance with these vaccination requirements is essential to maintain a safe and healthy working environment and to fulfill our commitment to public health. Proof of vaccination status or valid medical or religious exemptions must be provided at time of hire and regularly updated. These measures are in accordance with our organization's commitment to the well-being of our community and the best practices recommended by public health authorities.

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person