What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider position at Neighborhood Healthcare?

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 350k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 90k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.

We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you join the team!

The Advanced Practice Provider works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. This role will provide direct healthcare services to patients under the direction and responsibility of Physicians in three main categories : direct patient care, team support, and clinical administration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

DIRECT PATIENT CARE

Performs comprehensive physical examinations on patients, including review of patient medical data, such as health history
Orders, administers, and interprets test results for diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests
Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care, and managing infection
Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
Impacts patient experiences by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy
Assesses and provides age-appropriate care to patients

TEAM SUPPORT

Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes, working in coordination with care teams

Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders

Responds promptly and with caring actions to patients and employees

Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public

Cooperates in accomplishing communicated department goals and objectives

CLINICAL ADMINISTRATION

Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care

Performs in accordance with NHC practice protocols and under the guidance and supervision of the supervising MD(s), according to the terms of the Supervisory Agreement

Keeps informed of organizational activities and promote mission and goals

Functions at highest level according to credentials and competency

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree from an accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program required

Valid CA Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner certification required

Valid CA DEA license required

Valid BLS certification from approved American Health Association provider required upon hire

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Knowledgeable about and experience with providing direct care to patients

Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Excellent planning and organizational ability

Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently

Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift / carry 20 lbs / weight

Ability to stand for long periods of time

COMPLIANCE (Safety & HIPPA)

Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and / or unsafe conditions immediately

Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices

Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions

Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment

Be familiar with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits

Follow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols

Maintain privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes

Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations

Report all behavior and / or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful

Pay range : $147k to $199k per year, depending on experience. (DOE)

Salary : $147,000 - $199,000

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