As a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant you will provide primary care diagnosis and treatment in a family practice clinical setting to a specified population. Counsel and educate patients regarding treatment and refer to ancillary and support services.

• Provide primary care through diagnosis,, clinical judgement, and management to restore, maintain, and improve health status in accordance with practice policies and scope of practice, including:
  1. Assessment of physical, emotional, and developmental status of the individual and family;
  2. Analysis of health behavior related to personality, life style, and culture;
  3. Prescriptive treatment of health problems as defined by nurse practitioner act;
  4. Counseling and client advocacy;
  5. Provide health education to clients, clinic staff, and community organizations;
  6. Perform assessment of the environmental status of the community and its impact on health.
• Obtain patient histories and develop patient care charts, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Supervise and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and/or support staff.
• Work in collaboration and/or coordination with other health-care providers within the clinic team and community agencies to provide comprehensive client care.
• In coordination with other clinic staff, maintain system of quality assessment and assurance in accordance with quality assurance plan.
• Participate in program planning, development, implementation and evaluation relating to specific job, clinic, and program functions.
• Participate in a continuing education program designed by the nurse practitioner and approved by the Medical Director.
• Participate in staff meetings, conferences, and in-service training and continuing education.
• Participate in recruitment, interviewing and performance evaluations of clinical personnel.
• Maintain standards of care as described in Principles of Practice, protocols, and Scope of Practice as approved by the State of Idaho Board of Nursing and the American Medical Association.
• Participate in planning programs and in developing specific health policies and procedures.
• Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Participate in QA/QI activities.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Perform other related functions as required for clinic operations.
• Other duties as assigned

• Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) in the State of Idaho or qualified to receive certification as a FNP or an ARNP in the State of Idaho -OR-
• Medical license from the State of Idaho to practice medicine as a Physician Assistant under a Physician’s supervision plus a medical certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Inc. (NCCPA) 
• The medical license must be free of restriction and no litigation or disciplinary actions may be pending against the incumbent
• 2-4 years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• State of Idaho RN Licensure or ability to receive licensure required for NP candidate
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• DEA and State of Idaho Controlled Substance Registration numbers

Heritage Health is a federally qualified health center. We believe that healthcare should be accessible and affordable for everyone, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. 

Heritage Health is proud to offer a competitive benefits package! 100% of our full time employees' medical, dental, vision, and life insurance is covered by Heritage Health. Additional life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability coverage is also available.

We value our employees' health and future!

• We offer a 403b retirement plan where Heritage Health matches up to 2% of your contribution.
• Employees start accruing 120 hours of paid time off during their first year of employment. We also cover 8 paid holidays.
• Discounts are also available on cell phone plans as well as gym memberships!