What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Universal Community Health Center?
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.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and communication.
- Critical thinking
- Judgment and decision making
- Active listening
- Complex problem solving
- Service orientation
- Active learning
- Monitoring
