Primary Care Advanced Practice Nurse

Ohio Guidestone provides a complete continuum of responsive person-centered prevention services, mental health and substance use treatment, and wrap-around supports, serving the needs of over 50,000 people each year through telehealth and locations across Ohio.

At Ohio Guidestone, we believe a workforcecomprisedof employees from diverse backgrounds andcommunitiesand a culture of belonging makes us a better organization. Together, we continue to build a workplace that encourages, supports, and celebrates the varied voices of our employees.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of Ohio Guidestone every day, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics.
• Patient Care:
  Provide direct, comprehensive primary care services, including the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions for patients across all life stages.
• Preventive Care:
  Promote wellness and preventive care through patient education, health screenings, and lifestyle counseling.
• Chronic Disease Management:
  Manage chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and others with a focus on improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
• Care Coordination:
  Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including nurses, behavioral health specialists, case managers, and social workers, to ensure patients receive holistic and coordinated care.
• Collaborate and support the development of Advanced Practice Providers.
• Electronic Medical Records:
  Utilize the electronic health record (EHR) system to document patient encounters, update health information, and track patient outcomes.
• Population Health:
  Participate in quality improvement initiatives and programs that aim to address health disparities and improve health outcomes for the patient population.
• Patient Advocacy:
  Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring that care is equitable, culturally sensitive, and aligned with the patient’s health goals and social context.
• Community Engagement:
  Participate in community outreach efforts, health fairs, and public health initiatives aimed at improving the overall health of the community served by the center.
• Collaborate and support the development of Advanced Practice Providers.
• Maintain strong knowledge in field and supports implementation of best practices
• Experience in the treatment and care of adults who have mental health and/or substance issues
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Demonstrate positive leadership, promote an inclusive and equitable work environment and present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Education & Experience:

• Degree from an accredited school of Medicine or Osteopathy or Advanced Practice Nurse
• Board certified or eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and/or Pediatrics.
• Valid, unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of Ohio or ability to obtain one prior to starting
• DEA license and current BLS certification
• Demonstrated experience working in an community health setting, or with underserved populations

Qualifications:

• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact
• Strong clinical skills and ability to manage a wide range of conditions and preventative services including women’s health and pediatrics.
• Strong interest in managing medical care of patients with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Cultural competence and a strong commitment to addressing health disparities.
• Adaptability to the unique challenges of providing care in a community health setting.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based care model.
• Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications,…