Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Position Title : WH Family Nurse PractitionerDepartment : Family MedicineSupervisor's Title : Chief Medical OfficerWe are interested in hiring a WH Nurse Practitioner that specializes in OB / GYN.Summary : The Family Nurse Practitioner may perform his / her duties under the directsupervision of the physician. Supervision means overseeing the activities of, andaccepting the responsibility for, the medical services rendered by a Family NursePractitioner. (The supervising physician need not be physically present at the time ofservices but shall be immediately available by telecommunications and withinreasonable distance to assume personal care.)- The physician and Family Nurse Practitioner are expected to understand andcomply with all current laws, rules and regulations which govern the practice ofFamily Nurse Practitioners in the State of California and will be acknowledgingthis by affixing their signature on the Family Nurse Practitioner practiceapplication.- A Family Nurse Practitioner may gather a database on all new patients orestablished patients with new or existing problems which may include a completemedical history and physical examination, medical record review, and he / shemay order the appropriate initial diagnostic studies and initiate a treatmentplan. The Family Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for transmitting thatinformation orally, or through notation in the patient's medical record, to thesupervising physician for review.- A Family Nurse Practitioner may order / select a dangerous drug or controlledsubstance or order medical treatments or diagnostic studies in any health caresetting in accordance with Rule 360-5-.07(8).- The Family Nurse Practitioner, as qualified by training and experience asdetermined by the supervising physician, may perform medical treatments,diagnostic procedures, or tasks as delegated by the supervising physician whichfall within the normal scope of practice of the supervising physician.- A Family Nurse Practitioner may instruct and counsel patients and their families,and involve them in informed decision making, with regards to their illness orinjury, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, treatment regimens, normal growthand development, family planning, advanced directives, emotional problems ofdaily living, and health maintenance. He / she may also facilitate referrals ofpatients to other medical providers, medical providers, medical facilities, or otherhealth / social service agencies when appropriate as per the delegation of thesupervising physician.- In a life threatening emergency situation, when the supervising physician is notpresent, the Family Nurse Practitioner may initiate appropriate evaluation andemergency treatment and notify his / her supervising physician treatment.- The Family Nurse Practitioner shall be at all times properly identified as a FamilyNurse Practitioner and shall wear a clearly legible identification name tag with thewords "Family Nurse Practitioner" as required under Rule 360-5-.07(6).- A Family Nurse Practitioner may carry out a prescription drug or device order inany health care setting in accordance with Rule 360-5-.12.- Other duties may be delegated by the physician depending upon experience andtraining as hospital or clinic privileges allow.Qualifications : - Must have completed a Family Nurse Practitioner training program approved bythe National Commission of Certification of Family Nurse Practitioners(NCCFNP).- Must have a current valid license as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the MedicalBoard of California and Physician Assistant Examining Committee.- Must have possession of / or eligible to apply for furnishing number.- Previous clinical experience in adult and pediatric assessment and treatmentpreferred.- Must possess a willingness to work with a broad spectrum of patients andcommunity programs.- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills;and the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team oriented environment.- Ability to speak Spanish Preferred.- Commitment to the provision of high quality health care.- Willingness to adapt to changes in clinic schedules, agency growth andexpansion.