Clinic Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant - PRN

Job Summary

The Clinic Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care in collaboration with a supervising or collaborating physician, as applicable by state law. The NP/PA is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic health conditions, promoting preventive care, and delivering evidence-based treatment across the lifespan. This role supports efficient clinic operations while ensuring high-quality outcomes through independent clinical judgment, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered care in a rural primary care setting, addressing preventive, acute, and chronic health needs.
• Conducts comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic assessments.
• Diagnoses and manages acute and chronic illnesses, including ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests (e.g., labs, imaging, EKGs).
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans, including prescribing medications and therapies in accordance with the scope of practice and regulatory guidelines.
• Manages a diverse patient population, including unscheduled walk-in visits, by performing medical evaluations, developing treatment plans, and ensuring continuity of care.
• Provides chronic care management (CCM) services, including ongoing monitoring and management of patients with complex or long‑term conditions.
• Performs in‑office procedures within the scope of practice (e.g., suturing, wound care, joint injections, minor procedures).
• Educates patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and self‑management strategies.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Coordinates referrals to specialists and ensures appropriate follow-up care, including review and management of test results.
• Supports population health initiatives, including preventive screenings, immunizations, and outreach to high-risk populations.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and clinical protocol development to enhance care delivery.
• Documents all patient encounters accurately and in a timely fashion in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Provides leadership and clinical guidance to nursing and support staff to ensure efficient clinical workflow and patient care delivery.
• Ensures compliance with clinical guidelines, regulatory standards, and organizational policies.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and well‑equipped clinical environment.
• May delegate appropriate tasks within scope of practice to RNs, LPNs, CMAs, and other clinical support staff as needed to ensure safe and efficient patient care delivery.
• Provides clinical leadership and mentorship to support staff and assists in maintaining high standards of care.
• Ensures delegated tasks are completed appropriately and in compliance with policies and scope of practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support clinic and hospital operations.

• Uphold and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Service Excellence standards in all interactions.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical conduct and maintain strict confidentiality in compliance with all regulatory and organizational policies.
• Practice in accordance with advanced practice standards, maintaining accountability, responsibility, and ethical conduct.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge and competencies through continuing education and professional development.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, diagnostic reasoning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Practice within the scope of licensure and in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Promote a culture of safety and adhere to infection prevention and risk management protocols.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and provide inclusive care to diverse populations.
• Protect…