The Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care works collaboratively with the Medical Doctor to provide patient assessment and diagnosis, formulate treatment plans, prescribe medications, order laboratory tests, interpret test results, provide patient education, and prepare medical records. This position works under the supervision of the Medical Doctor.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Below are the primary duties and essential functions of an employee in this position. While not all tasks may be performed by every employee in this role, all employees are expected to perform related tasks as needed. These essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Provides patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment plans in accordance with statutes,  regulations and protocols regulating the profession.  
• Collaborates with the Medical Doctor, staff psychiatrist, nursing staff, therapists and any other member of the clinical team.  
• Provides primary care health services, education, counseling and emotional support.  
• Issues medication prescriptions in accordance with treatment guidelines.  
• Orders laboratory tests, interprets and explains the test results to patients.  
• Provides patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits and reasonable outcome    
• Communicates with patients and engages in follow-up as necessary.  
• Complete documentation timely.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrates commitment to and practices in line with Bowen Health’s core values of respect, integrity, mission and stewardship.
• Working knowledge of common diseases and disorders. 
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to communicate difficult conversations professionally. 
• Patience, exceptional bedside manner, and the ability to empathize with patients. 
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Certificate or Professional License: Current Certification or eligible to be certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center; certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP); currently holding or eligible to obtain Prescriptive Authority in Indiana. 
• Valid driver’s license and active auto insurance coverage.
• Satisfactory results from criminal and driving record background checks
  
  

Promise of Equal Opportunity and Fostering a Fair and Respectful Workplace:

Bowen Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful workplace. We comply with all applicable laws, including the ADA and OSHA regulations, and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Safety is a priority for all employees.

Bowen Health prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected statuses. Bowen Health is dedicated to creating opportunities for all employees to thrive and support our mission of compassionate care.