Nurse Practitioner

Our Mission:

To transform lives by providing exceptional, accessible, and compassionate healthcare experiences for all.

Our Vision:

Care Alliance will be the health center of choice , delivering compassionate, high-quality, and innovative healthcare that empowers individuals and strengthens communities. We are committed to advocacy, accessibility, and excellence , ensuring every patient receives the care they deserve with dignity, respect, and unwavering support.

Our Values:

• Accessibility: We are committed to eliminating barriers to care, ensuring that every individual—regardless of background or circumstance—has access to high-quality healthcare.
• Collaboration: Our strength comes from collaboration, fostering communication and teamwork among employees, patients, and community stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Accountability: We are unwavering in our commitment to accountability, upholding the highest standards in patient care, employee well-being, and organizational excellence.
• Compassion: We treat every person with dignity, empathy, and respect, building trust through genuine care and understanding.
• Innovation: We embrace change and seek out creative solutions to continuously improve the experiences of our employees, patients, and community.
• Excellence: We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence, ensuring superior clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and transformative patient experiences.

Community Impact:
We are deeply rooted in the communities we serve, dedicated to creating positive, sustainable change through outreach, advocacy, and partnerships.

Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner provides primary health care to individuals and families in all aspects and developmental stages of life. This includes the management of health problems and the promotion of optimal health. May on occasion, oversee student Nurse Practitioners, new or volunteer Nurse Practitioners, and medical students.

Competencies/Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to:

• Consult with his or her supervising physician when necessary or under certain conditions as outlined in the Physician Supervision Agreement approved by the Ohio State Medical Board.
• Prescribe treatment for illnesses within the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice, based on standing orders and nurse practitioner formulary.
• Assess patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Diagnosing abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as diagnostic imaging, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, etc; interpreting test results.
• Develop and implement treatment plans according to accepted standards of care and within the Nurse Practitioner's scope of practice.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections, etc.
• Educate and counsel patients about their medical conditions and treatment options; give normal growth and development information; discuss family planning; provide counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promote wellness and obtain recommended prevention and screening services.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Required:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must have completed a formal Nurse Practitioner program at an accredited college or university.
• Board certification as Nurse Practitioner from ANCC or other certifying board is required
• Must hold current Ohio Registered Nurse licensure and Certificate of Authority.
• Must have a valid DEA and able to prescribe medications under the Ohio Board of Nursing “Certificate to Prescribe,” using the established formulary
• A valid BLS certification is required
• Must be experienced using Microsoft Outlook and EMR systems. EPIC experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manual dexterity to operate medical equipment
• Employees will also be required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time
• May exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to properly handle medical equipment