Mobile Health Clinic-CRNP

 Mobile Health Clinic-APP

The APP (Advanced Practice Provider) is tasked with delivering equitable and accessible primary care and wellness services tailored to clients' medical and psychosocial needs, adhering strictly to federal and state laws. Drawing from the Community Needs Health Assessment and County Rankings Data, the APP will strategically coordinate essential medical care and outreach initiatives aimed at underserved adults and children in Washington County, Maryland. Special attention will be given to swift responses to public health challenges.
Moreover, the role involves visiting homebound patients, primary care, street outreach and those readmitted to Meritus Medical Center, ensuring comprehensive support and guidance to mobile teams, and fostering strong relationships with community organizations to advance mobile health advocacy. The APP is committed to providing healthcare with empathy and professionalism, respecting the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of each patient and their families. Advocacy for patients and their significant others remains a core component of the role, ensuring their needs are addressed effectively and sensitively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides quality primary healthcare and wellness mobile health services to targeted populations.
  
• Collaborates with primary care providers, specialty providers, and other agencies to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
  
• Identifies expected outcomes and develops plans to address patient problems, collaborating with treatment team members on the patient's care plan. Plans are individualized in partnership with the patient, family, and others, respecting their values, beliefs, and preferences. Consults with physician specialists or designees as necessary and coordinates care and services with the primary care provider.
  
• Provides anticipatory guidance to individuals, families, groups, and communities aimed at promoting health and preventing or reducing the risk of health problems. Coordinates and facilitates community education and screening initiatives to enhance health outcomes.
  
• Identifies patient teaching needs and either directs to appropriate programs or relates information to the patient one-on-one. Provide patient education of disease process & management.
  
• Continually develops professional skills as a Certified Nurse Practitioner by attending education programs or CME conferences. Actively participates in professional organizations. Support and educate treatment team members. Contributes to nursing knowledge by conducting or synthesizing research and other evidence that discovers, examines, and evaluates current practice, knowledge, or theories to improve healthcare outcomes. Participates in and supports the precepting and mentoring processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education - Completion of certified APP program as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Masters in related field required.
• Experience - Minimum of one-year clinical experience required.
• Licensure/Certification - Current Maryland license as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required. Certification in BLS (CPR) in compliance with policy required. Current and valid driver's license required.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Leadership, clinical management, program development, infection control and quality improvement.