Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care - Valparaiso, Indiana

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary care to individuals and families, with a strong focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and coordinated care. This role works collaboratively with clinical staff and other healthcare professionals in a team-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective patient care plans
• Manage patient care to ensure continuity, including follow-ups and coordination of services
• Provide whole-person care, including referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers
• Maintain accurate, concise, and timely documentation of patient care
• Perform and document routine health assessments and preventive screenings
• Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and preventive care
• Adhere to professional standards, including punctuality, timely communication, infection control practices, and patient confidentiality
• Meet established patient volume expectations for outpatient visits
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
• Attend team meetings, clinical meetings, and required trainings
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of clinical protocols and guidelines
• Engage in community outreach and education when requested
• Represent the provider team in meetings or community settings as needed
• Support teaching and mentoring of students as assigned
• Maintain required continuing education for certification and licensure
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Education & Training

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN or higher)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by a recognized certifying body
• Prescriptive authority and DEA certification
• Current CPR certification

Experience

• 1–3 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred
  or significant RN experience in a high-acuity setting (e.g., ER or ICU)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong patient-centered care and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in a clinical setting
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required

Technical Skills

• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office equipment

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Participation in required training and quality improvement initiatives