About this role
Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner functions under the collaborative practice agreement with a physician and provides professional medical services in the community health center setting.
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Essential Functions
The following duties are considered essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with the ADA to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Provides comprehensive examination, screening, health education, and treatment of patients with- in the nurse specialists scope of practice using a systematic approach to history and physical appraisal of the patient.
- Examines the patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
- Administers or orders diagnostic tests and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
- Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, and managing infections, aspirations, EKG.
- Develops and implements patient comprehensive management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
- Prescribes drugs according to licensed prescriptive authority, dispenses supplies and prescribes other treatments (e.g. physical therapy) to aid in the management of acute and chronic health problems.
- Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Establishes a collaborative relationship with other medical providers and specialists; determines need for consultation and assists in medical care treatment provided at the direction of specialists.
- Documents and maintains patient records of services provided according to program standards.
- Participates in education of graduate nursing students as assigned.
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Schedule
- Monday-Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Occasional extended hours
- On-site position
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Benefits at CAHN
We value our team, and it shows in our comprehensive benefits package:
Health Coverage
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Secondary Gap Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Supplemental Policies through Colonial Life
Financial Security
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 3% Company Match
- Employer‑Sponsored Short‑Term Disability
- Employer‑Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Work‑Life Balance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued beginning Day 1
- Self‑Care Floating Holidays
- 8.5 Paid Holidays
Additional Support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- CME PTO: Up to 5 days
- Continuing Education reimbursement up to $1,500
- Relocation reimbursement up to $2,500
- Loan repayment opportunities through NHSC
We are committed to supporting your well‑being—at work and beyond.
Education & Experience
- Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program. Masters degree in nursing with advanced skills in physical assessment. ANA Certification prior to or within one year of employment.
- License to practice medicine in the State of Virginia
- Current DEA registration.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to carry out each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics necessary for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.