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Job Title: Nurse Practitioner FLSA Classification: Exempt

Department/Section: Clinical Operations Position Type: Full-time
Supervised by: Manager, Nurse Practice Last reviewed: 7-28-20

Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: Independent Medical Group, LLC (IMG) specializes in the testing, treatment, and
management of HIV, Hepatitis C, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Co-founders Clifford W. Knights and Steve
Vixamar have built a partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to level the playing field
for all high-risk Americans, no matter their race, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status. IMG offers an array
of services that includes healthcare and pharmacy services, case management, and mental health and substance
abuse management. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing care to clients by assessing clients' health
status, conducting physical examinations and evaluations, providing treatment, and prescribing medications,
recommending follow-up care, and making referrals to appropriate health professionals. The employee will serve as a
clinical authority for Independent Medical Group clinics. In addition, the employee will provide health teaching, patient
education, counseling, and guidance. The incumbent in this position demonstrates considerable discretion. The Nurse
Practitioner works under direct supervision of the Nurse Practitioner Manager who provides administrative supervision,
and under the technical direction of a physician.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The job duties listed below are representative of the essential job functions and are not exclusive. Duties,
responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned with or without prior notice.

▪ Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instruction.
Working knowledge of HIV and HEP C, and STI transmission and treatment.
▪ Occasionally function in a mobile clinic setting including diverse locations and possibly including non-
traditional clinic hours.
▪ Works closely with the practice manager and case manager in scheduling appointments for telehealth.
▪ Performs patient evaluation, diagnosis, initiation of PrEP for HIV prevention, and treatment of STIs utilizing
the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
▪ Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems, including
referrals and/or follow-up.
▪ Develops, implements, and evaluates a plan of care that is appropriate for the patient in collaboration with
patient case manager.
▪ Assisting physicians with the performing history and physical examinations including, but not limited to,
dermatologic, head, ear, nose throat assessments for infectious disease.
▪ Completes patient follow up visits to include detailed, timely documentation including patients' progress with
medication and/or treatment.
▪ Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems, including
referrals and/or follow-up. Writes prescriptions for medication based upon laboratory results, routine
diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written
practice protocols.
▪ Refers or seeks consultation with physician when a patient has a condition for which the nurse practitioner is
not credentialed.
▪ Assist with conducting routine and ad hoc QI/QA assessment and Peer Review.
▪ Works in collaboration with the management team to address clinical operational issues consistency across
IMG practices.
▪ Participates in provider meetings and staff meetings as required.
▪ Requires a professional and interpersonal skill to interact with clients, and healthcare professional

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