Nurse Practitioner

Company Overview

Liv Well Community Health Services is a non-profit organization providing comprehensive health and support services, education, and advocacy, as related to HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, and viral hepatitis. Quality health care is provided to persons living with HIV/AIDS or sexually transmitted diseases, support services are provided to HIV clients and their families, and prevention education and testing are provided to all clients, their families, and the community hin the community, we strive to prevent new infections of HIV and STI’s and reduce the stigma associated with these various diseases by promoting awareness, acceptance, and equality.

DEPARTMENT:
Medical

REPORTS TO:

Site Director

STATUS:
Fulltime, Exempt

LOCATION:

Hopkinsville, KY

Liv Well Community Health Services is a non-profit organization providing comprehensive health and support services, education, and advocacy, as related to HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, and viral hepatitis. Quality health care is provided to persons living with HIV/AIDS or sexually transmitted diseases, support services are provided to HIV clients and their families, and prevention education and testing are provided to all clients, their families, and the community hin the community, we strive to prevent new infections of HIV and STI’s and reduce the stigma associated with these various diseases by promoting awareness, acceptance, and equality.

The Nurse Practitioner at Hopkinsville, KY site reports directly to the Site Director and is responsible for providing comprehensive primary and specialty healthcare services to patients at Liv Well Community Health Services. The Nurse Practitioner manages a broad range of clinical responsibilities, including patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, preventive care, chronic disease management, and health education, with a focus on individuals living with HIV/AIDS and those at risk for HIV infection.

In collaboration with physicians, nurses, medical staff, case managers, behavioral health professionals, pharmacists, and community partners, the Nurse Practitioner delivers patient-centered, culturally competent, and evidence-based care. The Nurse Practitioner will support organizational quality improvement initiatives, promote positive patient outcomes, and contribute to enhancing the overall health and quality of life of the communities served.

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Provide comprehensive primary care services including health assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic illnesses.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions in accordance with evidence based clinical guidelines
• Provide HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and ongoing management of patients living with HIV/AIDS
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and organizational policies
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate
• Deliver preventive health services, including vaccinations, screenings, and wellness counseling
• Educate patients and families regarding disease management, medication adherence, risk reduction, and healthy lifestyle practices
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive care services
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and imaging results, and other treatments within the scope of practice and state regulations
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and population health management activities
• Develop and implement individualized…