Akicita Federal · 4 months ago
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – Emergency Department
Akicita Federal, LLC is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to provide comprehensive medical services in the Emergency Department at the Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Healthcare Facility. The role involves conducting patient assessments, developing treatment plans, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards while working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
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Responsibilities
Conduct patient interviews, physical examinations, and review medical histories
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to determine appropriate care plans
Provide diagnoses, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications in accordance with the IHS formulary, and refer patients as necessary
Offer direct medical care for acute and chronic conditions within the FNP scope of practice
Educate patients, families, and community members about health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options
Recognize and respond to urgent and emergent patient conditions, including stabilization and resuscitative measures
Comply with IHS facility policies, infection control procedures, safety protocols, and CMS standards
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical records per IHS standards
Follow IHS Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee guidelines when prescribing
Work under the direction of the Clinical Director or designee
Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care
Participate in quality improvement activities, peer reviews, and committee assignments
Provide occasional formal or informal training to facility staff
Utilize the Purchased Referred Care (PRC) referral system for specialist services
Adhere to the facility’s scheduling, including holiday, weekend, and night shifts when required
Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA
Qualification
Required
Current, unrestricted state nursing license (from any U.S. state or territory)
Registration with an Advanced Practice Nursing Board
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Minimum of one year of direct patient care experience within the past year
Demonstrated ability to deliver culturally sensitive care, particularly within Native American communities
Strong diagnostic, clinical, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment
Competence in educating patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
Preferred
ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred
Company
Akicita Federal
Akicita Federal specializes in medical staffing, information technology, cybersecurity, and construction project management services.