Family Nurse Practitioner

Updated 11/25/25
$100,000 – $140,000 yearly
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Family Practice/Primary Care
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MSN/MSRN
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description You are the dynamic, passionate Family Nurse Practitioner we are looking for. Your expertise is what our patients need at our Fort Wayne, Indiana location. You will be integral in providing professional medical care and will function as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. You will actively collaborate with treating physician in assessing and monitoring patients’ physical and mental health status. 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday either five 8 hour days, or four 10 hour days.

Job Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care using advanced scientific knowledge, nursing theory and skills to: identify abnormal conditions, diagnose health problems, develop and implement treatment plans, and evaluate patient outcomes.
Assess, collect and perform patient/client physical examinations using a systematic approach, demonstrating knowledge of the principals of growth and development across the lifespan.
Make differential diagnoses of symptoms, functional problems, and risk behaviors, including non-disease-based etiologies.
Integrate the unique needs of patient/client and family by developing interventions to enhance intended and to prevent unintended consequences.
Partner with patient and significant others to develop a health plan.
Maintain timely, complete and accurate clinical and administrative records in accordance with center policies and procedures.
Perform all duties in a manner with Meridian Services standards, policies and procedures and regulations and in accordance with local, state and federal laws and with ethical standards of profession.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a master's degree in nursing from a Nurse Practitioner program.
Must be eligible for, or have prescriptive authority (DEA license) under the criteria outlined by the Indiana State Board of Nursing.
Current non-probationary Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Indiana, or eligible for Indiana licensure.
Nurse Practitioner certification required (Family Practice, Psychiatric/Behavioral Health, and/or Pediatrics)
Two (2) years' related experience preferred
Experience in community mental health or community health setting preferred but new NPs welcomed!
Valid driver’s license, a driving record meeting Meridian's driving policy, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance required

Working Hours

Five 8s M-F or Four 10s as negotiated using either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday as day off.

Skills

Ability to identify abnormal conditions, diagnose health problems, develop and implement treatment plans, and evaluate patient outcomes.
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