Description
Company Overview : Cooperative Health, is a leading community health center serving the Midlands of South Carolina since 1981. It is deeply rooted in its mission of providing accessible, high quality, compassion health care in the spirit of the Good Samaritan. The organization's values of : treating each other with respect, putting people first, being excellent at what we do, promoting a collaborative work environment, improving community / population health, fostering innovative thinkers, and getting results, are core attributes of every employee at Cooperative Health.
- Cooperative Health Currently has this position available at our Sterling Sharpe Pediatric location and at our Five Points Pediatric location.
Job Summary
Cooperative Health is seeking mission-minded, compassionate Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) to join its dedicated medical staff. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive primary care to children and young adults, addressing their physical, emotional, and mental health needs. PNPs will also provide family planning services and assist patients and families in accessing community resources to support holistic health outcomes.
Positions are available on both full-time and part-time bases across well-established rural and urban practices. All physicians work in an office-based, Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) setting. Integrated support from in-office Behavioral Health and Social Service team members is available at many locations.
In the spirit of the Good Samaritan, Cooperative Health serves as a safety net provider, delivering care with dignity and compassion to patients from all walks of life. We are returning the HEART to medicine - Bringing Humanity Back to Healthcare - by empowering PNPs to serve as true partners in the well-being of their patients
Essential job functions
See patients; document the visit; complete a superbill commensurate to the care providedAssist patients in the completion of paperwork related to their clinical and patient carePerform clinical procedures based upon skill set and trainingBe knowledgeable of and engage patients on population health clinical quality measuresEngage, educate, and empower patients to take control of their personal healthCoordinate care of the patient with members of the clinical teamResponds to patient messages from support staff and other members of the office teamPeriodically serves as a preceptor for professional clinical studentsAttends Cooperative Health meetings and participate in all trainingsQualifications
Must have successfully completed a Master's or Doctoral-level Nurse Practitioner programMust be certified by a national NP credentialing agency that is recognized by the State of South CarolinaMust have an active (or plan to have an active) South Carolina nursing license that is in good standingMust have (or plan to have) a current DEA and South Carolina controlled substance registrationCurrent BLS certification (if ACLS certified, the BLS certification is waved)Working Hours
Monday through Friday 8 : 00a.m. to 5 : 00p.mPeriodic early evening hoursSaturday, participate in periodic clinical care at the Five Points Walk-InSkills
Ability to embody the mission and vision of Cooperative HealthExcellent written and verbal communication and problem solving skillsAbility to communicate with people from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgroundsAbility to prioritize, organize and carry out work assignments independently and efficientlyAbility to maintain appropriate degree of confidentialityCompassionate and personable with an exemplary bedside mannerSound judgment and expert decision-making abilitiesProficient in use of electronic medical records - Athena - company EMRExcellent keyboarding abilityPhysical Demands
Prolonged periods sitting or standing
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.Be able to sit, stand, stoop, squat for extended periods of time throughout the day.Standing or walking for extended periods throughout the day.Company Conformance Statement
In the performance of respective job assignments, all employees are required to conform with Cooperative Health's :
Board approved policies and procedures;Confidentiality and professional provisions;Compliance program; andStandards of conduct.Cooperative Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cooperative Health complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.