Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship Program
10 days ago
Columbus
Job DescriptionDescription: Valley Healthcare System, Inc., formerly known as the Community Health Center of South Columbus, has been providing high-quality, affordable healthcare since 1994. Serving the Chattahoochee Valley region and beyond, we offer medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, outreach, and pharmacy services. We are a mission-driven organization committed to improving the health and well-being of all individuals, regardless of circumstances. Program Overview Valley Healthcare System, Inc. (VHcS) is committed to developing the next generation of healthcare providers through hands-on clinical learning experiences. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Preceptorship Program offers graduate-level Nurse Practitioner students the opportunity to gain practical clinical experience in a patient-centered, team-based healthcare environment. Participants will work alongside experienced physicians and nurse practitioners to enhance clinical knowledge, strengthen patient care skills, and gain exposure to community-based healthcare delivery while serving diverse and underserved populations. Program Objectivities • Provide supervised clinical experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment., • Enhance advanced patient assessment and diagnostic skills., • Strengthen clinical decision-making and treatment planning., • Promote evidence-based practice and quality patient outcomes., • Develop proficiency in patient education and preventive care., • Introduce team-based, integrated healthcare delivery models., • Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history and physical examinations under supervision., • Participate in diagnosing and managing acute and chronic medical conditions., • Assist with development and implementation of treatment plans., • Document patient encounters accurately in the electronic health record., • Provide patient education focused on prevention, chronic disease management, and wellness., • Observe and assist with clinical procedures as appropriate to skill level., • Participate in care team huddles and interdisciplinary meetings., • Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, behavioral health providers, and support staff., • Follow Valley Healthcare System policies, procedures, and HIPAA regulations., • Primary Care Services, • Chronic Disease Management (Hypertension, Diabetes, etc.), • Preventive Health Screenings, • Women’s Health, • Pediatric Care Requirements:, • Enrolled in an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (FNP, AGNP, PMHNP, etc.), • Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license, • Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred, if applicable), • Malpractice insurance (provided by school or student), • Affiliation agreement between academic institution and organization (if required), • Participants must adhere to all Federal, State, and Local healthcare regulations, including HIPAA Privacy & Security standards., • All participants must sign a Pledge of Confidentiality and maintain confidentiality of all written, verbal, and electronic patient information., • Participants must secure their workspaces and log off systems when unattended., • Frequent walking, standing, reaching, bending, and lifting., • Ability to assist or lift patients when necessary (may exceed 50 pounds)., • Normal vision, hearing, and hand-eye coordination required., • Must be able to perform duties under stressful conditions and irregular hours.