POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Medical Director, the Family Nurse Practitioner shall render primary care service to patients in accordance with the Health Center’s policies and procedures. The Family Nurse Practitioner is also expected to work collaboratively with office managers and clinic support staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Nurse Practitioner shall skillfully perform and document those duties customarily performed by midlevel practitioner, which shall include, but not be limited to the provision of the following services:

• Provide general primary care services to acute and chronic patients, including assessment, diagnosis, screening, education and treatment; referrals; and follow- up services
• Assess, stabilize, and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with policy regarding emergencies.
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to adolescent and adult patients with illnesses, diseases, and functional disorders of the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, metabolic, gastro-enteric, musculoskeletal, hematopoietic, and genitourinary systems.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients up to the age of 18 with common illnesses, injuries, or disorders. This includes the care of the normal newborn as well as the uncomplicated premature infant equal to or greater than 36 weeks gestation.
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to gynecologic post-pubescent female patients with injuries and disorders of the female reproductive system and the genitourinary system.
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to geriatric adult patients with illnesses and disorders that are especially prominent in the elderly or have different characteristics in the elderly.
• Assess, stabilize, and determine disposition of patients with urgent or emergent conditions consistent with policy regarding emergencies.
• Perform minor diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as laceration repair, incision, drainage of superficial soft tissues, EKG, X-Ray interpretations, Hemoglobin A1C, Urinalysis, immunizations, suture
• Assess patient to includes medical, affective, cognitive, functional status, social support, economic, and environmental aspects related to health
• Manage aspects of preventive medicine, including nutrition, oral health, exercise, screening, immunization, and chemoprophylaxis against disease
• Manage the appropriate interdisciplinary coordination of the actions of multiple health professionals, including physicians, nurses, social workers, dieticians, and rehabilitation experts, in the assessment and implementation of treatment
• Perform and review patient history and physical exams
• Supervise student preceptors, interns and externs
• Render primary care services to an average of 20 a patient per day
• Participate in activities directed towards improving the quality of patient care
• Maintain appropriate, legible, and timely written patient records Complete patient charts in accordance to Health Center policies including patient referrals and lab orders
• Demonstrate a commitment to the provision of services for the underserved and sensitivity working with a variety of people from low-income populations, with diverse educational, lifestyle, ethnic, and cultural origins
• Perform and undertake such other duties and responsibilities as are requested by Chief of Operations, Chief Executive Office and/or Medical Director

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • Currently licensed to practice medicine in the State of California.
  • Master’s Degree in Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Must have current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration number.
  • Two plus years related experience preferred OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
  • Current First Aid and/or CPR, BCLS, ACLS and PALS Certification, as appropriate.
  • Fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19
• HEALTH RECORDS
  • COVID-19 vaccination
  • Negative PPD clearance in the past 2 years
  • Hepatitis B Immunization
• SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
  • Ability to conduct oneself in a profession manner
  • Ability to cooperative and collaborate with a team of dental professional to provide non-discriminatory care to underserved patient populations
  • Ability to use Word, Excel, Power point, and Outlook
  • Ability to learn and use Electronic Health Record Systems (e.g., IMS, EPIC and Dentrix).
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high volume environment.
  • Ability to prioritize and perform a variety of tasks in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to take initiative and function with a high level of independence and problem solve.
  • Ability to maintain a good attendance and report to work on time
  • Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written)
  • Ability to provide good customer/patient services
  • Ability to lift 20 pounds
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for 7-8 hours per day
  • Ability to adhere to the health center’s policies and procedures include but not limited to safety, employment and dental care services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is characteristic of a clinic environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to handle or feel. The employee is also required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually noisy.

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves or their homes. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client’s use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care. The employee may also be exposed to bodily fluids (blood, urine) and hazardous chemicals.

NOTICES:This job description may be subject to change at any time. Please check with the Human Resource Department for the most current job description. Health and Life Organization is a health center that adheres to the mandates issued by the California Department of Public Health including the recent orders regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered.