School Based Wellness Center Nurse Practitioner

CCI Health Services’ mission is to deliver high quality, accessible care to our community members, leading the way to a more equitable health care system for everyone.

CCI Health Services is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Nurse Practitioner to work in our School-Based Wellness Center (SBWC) program. Positions are available for 10 month or 12-month appointments in Montgomery County High Schools as well hybrid appointments that include 10 months in the schools and 2 months providing care in one of our community-based practices during the summers.  The SBWC program is a partnership between CCI Health Services and Montgomery County Government.

As a member of the wellness center’s integrated care team the Nurse Practitioner will fulfill the following KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES towards the provision of patient-centered, coordinated patient care:

• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients within the parameters of their licensure.
• Adhere to evidence-based medical guidelines and standards approved by CCI’s Board and Performance Improvement Committee.
• Carry-out the major responsibility for student’s health care needs including evaluation, management, and follow-up independently or in collaboration with physician consultation or referrals.
• Adhere to a work schedule that provides extended (after school) hours on a recurring cycle.
• Provide telehealth visit coverage for other locations as needed.  
• Complete electronic medical records documentation in expected time frames.
• Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities and audits.
• Attend and participate in (1) health fairs, (2) meetings with SBWC members and public/private health and human service and education partners, (3) at school community advisory group and/or Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) sessions to collaborate, consult, plan, or evaluate opportunities and (4) health promotion and prevention activities.
• May instruct nursing students in clinical practice and procedures.
• Working on-site is an essential duty for the job and regular, reliable attendance is required. 
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer or designee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of state regulations governing advanced practice nursing.
• Skill in communicating effectively with students and their families, care team members, school staff and administrators.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and the public.
• Computer skills required, including knowledge/experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMRs).
• The ability to speak and write English fluently.  Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

PRIMARY CARE SPECIALTY AREAS:

Knowledge of the principles and practice of medicine (including preventive care and acute/chronic disease management) in Pediatric Medicine required.  Knowledge of Family Medicine is a plus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nurse Practitioner certification from an accredited program.
• Active license issued by the State of Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Active Maryland CDS license. DEA licensure. Current BLS certification.
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and communities.
• Ability to collect adequate patient data, conduct a physical exam, interpret physical findings and manage or refer the student as conditions or protocols dictate.
• Flexibility to work at different CCI locations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Proper and professional grooming is always expected.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending or working at a desk on a computer.
• The ability to lift (up to 15lbs) is required.
• Work under stressful conditions within a controlled enclosed environment daily. The work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment. 
• ADA Category. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.
• OSHA Category 1.  Clinical environment. Possibility of exposure to chemicals and infectious body fluids e.g., HPV, HIV, HEP C, HSV.

Founded in 1972, CCI Health Services is a diverse and inclusive workplace grounded in community. Located in the Washington, DC Metro Area, each year CCI cares for more than 60,000 individuals in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. As a non-profit, CCI is committed to improving health equity through the provision of affordable primary care for all, across all stages of life. Visit ccicares.org for more information.