Newborn Rounding APP, Community Health Partners

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Community Health Partners is seeking a Part-Time Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Newborn Services rounding at Clovis Community Medical Center. In this role, the Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive inpatient newborn care, working collaboratively with attending pediatricians and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, family-centered care. Responsibilities include newborn admissions, daily rounding, clinical assessment and management, development of treatment plans, medical diagnosis, and prescribing appropriate therapies. Prior inpatient experience is  referred but not required. The APP will support newborn patients and their families throughout the post-delivery continuum of care, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and patient experience. This role involves close collaboration with physicians, nursing staA, and the interdisciplinary  are team to provide seamless, patient-centered care.

 

I n this role, you will: 

Provides direct assessment, evaluation and primary patient care, complying with medical protocols and procedures.
Provides direct patient management in collaboration with physicians; participates in daily rounds, patient assessments and care plan development.
Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's healthcare needs. Furnishes medications based upon written protocols.
Ensures that patients are counseled regarding treatment plans and the use, dosage and possible side eAects of medications.
Makes referrals to appropriate providers when patients require subspecialty medical attention beyond the area's scope of service.
Document and maintain precise and complete records of patients.
Distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings.
Provides education, training, information and consultation services to interdisciplinary team, patients, family and caregivers.
Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 

* All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA *

 

Responsibilities

The Community Health System (Community Medical Centers "CMC") is a locally owned, not-for-profit, public-benefit organization based in Fresno, California. Community is the region's largest healthcare provider and private employer. We operate a physician residency program with one of the nation's top medical schools – the University of California, San Francisco. Community is home to the only Level 1 Trauma Center and comprehensive burn center between Los Angeles and Sacramento. We also serve as the area's "safety net provider." In fiscal year 2020, Community provided nearly $175 million in uncompensated services and programs. In addition to our hospitals, our health system includes a vast medical network, medical foundation, medical group and health plan. The Community Provider Network is a network of provider affiliates and partners that provides our patients access to over 1,400 physicians. Community Health Partners and Community Physicians Group are our newly formed medical foundation and multi-specialty medical group. Our health plan, Community Care Health, is the third largest HMO in the region. We also operate four acute-care hospitals – Community Regional Medical Center, Clovis Community Medical Center, Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital and Community Behavioral Health Center – as well as several long-term care, outpatient and other healthcare facilities. Community's hospitals are fully accredited by the Joint Commission. This position requires a commitment to excellence in patient care, collaboration, communication, teaching, research and a dedication to place the patient at the center of all decisions. Clinical or translational research interests are encouraged and supported.

Accountabilities

1. Deliver a high standard of medical care to individuals in the community.

2. Work alongside staff members as a part of an integrated, interdisciplinary team.

3. Develop and deliver a model of care that supports the wellness of our patients and staff.

4. Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients.

5. Effectively communicate treatment plans with patients, family members, and other medical staff members.

6. Assist and advise staff members on challenging cases, as needed.

7. Refer patients to specialists or other practices, as appropriate.

8. Maintain immaculate documentation of all procedures and practices.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Minimum Requirements:
Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program required
Credentialed by the CMC Medical State Office as an Allied Health Professional

Licenses and Certifications:
If qualifying as a Nurse Practitioner, the following is required
NP - Current State of California Nurse Practitioner License required
NPF - Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number required