Rural Health Clinic Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Provides comprehensive outpatient primary care services to patients of the Rural Health Clinic through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, and health education. Delivers evidence-based lifestyle medicine and weight management services, supporting patients in achieving sustainable improvements in overall health through nutrition, physical activity, behavior modification, and chronic disease prevention. Collaborates with care teams to coordinate referrals, manage ongoing health needs, and promote high-quality, patient-centered care across the clinic and employee health programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, and follow-up services.

• Provides care for Lifestyle Weight Management Program patients and supports program follow-up consistent with established protocols.

• Manages same-day visits, walk-in care, minor procedures, employee health requests and referrals as appropriate.

• Assists with patient triage and overflow scheduling to improve access and reduce wait times.

• Serves as a clinical resource for clinic staff and assists with patient care coordination.

• Provides employee health services, including screenings, immunizations, and compliance monitoring.

• Communicates with primary care providers and coordinates ongoing patient care needs.

• Complies with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

• Maintains professional competency through continuing education and training.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES

• Support training of students or residents, as assigned.
• Maintain professional development and required licensure.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

JOB QUALFICATIONS/EXPERINCE/SKILLS

Required:

• Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

• Current, active, and unrestricted Hawaii APRN license, or eligibility, with national board certification (FNP or AGNP).

• Completion of clinical training in primary care, family practice, urgent care, or a related outpatient setting.

• Current BLS and ACLS certification, or ability to obtain certification prior to start date.

• Current State and Federal controlled substance registration (DEA), or ability to obtain registration prior to start date.

• Strong diagnostic, assessment, and treatment skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred:

• One (1) or more years of experience practicing in primary care, family medicine, rural health, urgent care, or a similar outpatient setting.

• Experience in obesity medicine, lifestyle medicine, or diabetes management preferred; obesity medicine certification or coursework.

• Experience in employee health and in Rural Health Clinic or FQHC settings preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work at varying locations.

• Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking.

• Manual dexterity and continuous visual acuity.

• May require assisted pushing up to 300 pounds and assisted lifting up to 150 pounds.

• Requires sustained concentration and attention to detail.

• May be exposed to blood and bodily fluids.

• Must communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.

DISCLAIMER: This job description may not comprise all duties that may be required to be performed. Management reserves the right to amend as needed.