Nurse Practitioner

Description

Job Summary

• Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Nurse Practitioner works as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team and is able to provide complete clinical care to patients of all abilities. Familiarity with working within a FQHC Family Practice.  

General Accountabilities

• Prescribes or administers specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Gathers complete medical history and performs a physical exam on each client. 
• Performs pap smears, breast examinations and other medical services as needed.
• Monitors patient’s conditions and progress and reevaluates treatments as necessary.
• Review results of lab tests and diagnostic imaging and arrange appropriate follow-up.
• Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Orders lab tests, screenings, and diagnostic procedures
• Documents all information timely using an Electronic Medical Record system.
• Advises patients on diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
• Participates in chart reviews and quality assurance activities as detailed in the Quality Assurance policies and procedures. 
• Participates in provider meetings. 
• Trains residents, medical students, and other health care professionals.
• *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Requirements

Job Qualifications

• Equivalent to a Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program. 
• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in family practice.
• Must possess current DEA license and CPR certification (BCLS/ACLS).
• Bilingual in English / Spanish preferred. 
• A minimum of 1-year experience in a FQHC is preferred. 
• Current CA Driver’s License with dependable automobile with insurance. 
• Must be able to interact with people of various socioeconomic statuses and have the ability to address sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills in English and ability to speak Spanish is preferred.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Possess an active medical license from the State of California with no pending or previous disciplinary action from any licensing entity.

Salary for this role is $130,000-$145,000 yearly.

*This role will move between sites within South Central Los Angeles.*

Skills 

• Excellent verbal and communication. 
• Critical thinking
• Judgment and decision making
• Active listening
• Complex problem solving
• Service orientation
• Active learning
• Monitoring