Nurse Practitioner

Job Profile – Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Herndon Family Medicine is seeking qualified APPs to join our team. Nurse Practitioners are a crucial part of our healthcare team, bringing a unique blend of clinical expertise and compassionate care to our medical practice. Herndon Family Medicine is an independent family medical practice, established over 30 years ago. We offer a unique opportunity to practice in a collaborative environment, side by side with other APPs and physicians, providing high-quality, patient-centered medical care to our community.  This role also offers flexibility in scheduling, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance – something that’s not always available in hospital or large practice settings. Additionally, we support our team’s growth and development with one-on-one professional engagement to support career advancement. We are seeking licensed Nurse Practitioners to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an APP to build strong, lasting patient relationships while working in a supportive and well-structured practice environment.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Conducting      comprehensive patient evaluations, including obtaining medical histories,      conducting physical exams, and treatment planning.
• Diagnosing and managing acute and      chronic illnesses in coordination with supervising physicians, utilizing      evidence-based medicine and adhering to established clinical guidelines to      ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Prescribing authority, when      appropriate, including understanding pharmacology and prescribing      medications.
• Managing overall patient care and      devising individualized care plans.
• Educating and counseling patients      on preventive care, health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Collaborating with physicians and      other healthcare professionals.
• Ensuring compliance with      healthcare laws and regulations.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed      patient records and documentation in electronic medical records system      (EMR).
• Participating in research and      quality improvement initiatives.
• Performing clinical procedures      within scope of practice.
• Collaborate      with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure seamless patient care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master's or Doctorate degree through      an accredited program
• Current and unrestricted Virginia      license.
• Certification from a recognized      certifying body (e.g., AANP, ANCC, NCCPA).
• Minimum      of one year of clinical experience in primary care, family medicine, or      internal medicine preferred (new graduates with strong clinical rotations      may be considered).
• Strong clinical judgment and      decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and      communication skills.
• Proficiency in electronic health      record (EHR) systems.
• Commitment to continuing      education and professional development.
• Advanced clinical training and      experience.
• Proficiency in performing      clinical procedures.
• Strong understanding of      healthcare laws and ethics.
• Ability to manage complex patient      cases.
• Strong problem-solving and      critical thinking skills.
• Dedication to      providing high-quality patient care.
• Ability to work independently,      while collaborating effectively with a healthcare team.
• Up-to-date knowledge of medical advancements and      technologies.      Familiarity with state and federal regulations regarding scope of practice      for APPs.
• Understanding      of patient privacy laws, including HIPAA compliance.