Primary Care Advanced Practice Nurse

OhioGuidestone 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 OhioGuidestone, we believe a workforce comprised of employees from diverse backgrounds and communities and 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 OhioGuidestone 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, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.


• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment


• Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities


• Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently and effectively direct professional staff members


• Bilingual skills (preferred but not required, depending on patient population).


• Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.


• Successfully meet pre-employment drug screen and all pre-employment background requirements.

Benefits include:

What we offer 

• Stable non-profit organization with 160+ year track record! 


• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles


• Opportunity to earn monthly $$$ bonus (on select clinical/therapist and BHS roles only)


• Competitive medical benefits including a low-premium medical plan option for employee or employee + children!


• Free CEU trainings


• 10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable)


• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance


• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations


• 401(k) with employer match option


• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)


• Mileage reimbursement


• Free licensure supervision


• Recognition and rewards

We also care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings. 

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