Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Community Health Services - Hayward, CA 94545

Overview

Salary Range $142,350.00 - $159,900.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Travel Percentage Up to 25% Category Health Care

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This Family Nurse Practitioner will provide full spectrum primary care and play a leadership role to build a high-quality, integrated, and patient-centered clinical practice. This position works collaboratively with and reports to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), as well as: 1) works closely with other interdisciplinary team members including LCSW, Medical Assistant (MA), and Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN); 2.) provides support and oversight over the MAs and LVN ., and 3.) oversees CLIA-waived laboratory operations, including training, quality oversight, and regulatory readiness, to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care delivery. This role will uphold and champion the agency's mission, vision, and values and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive work culture.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Care

• Provides comprehensive full spectrum primary care for patients of all ages, including pediatric, women's, adult, geriatric populations and minor procedures at La Familia Community Health Center.
• Listens to and understands internal and external patient/client needs
• Delivers evidenced based care that supports our aim for improved health outcomes, exceptional patient experience and efficient use of resources.
• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunization, suturing and wound care, and managing infections.
• Offers culturally and linguistically appropriate care, particularly to the large Latino and Spanish-speaking families.
• Serve as a member of the collaborative cross-functional team, including behavioral health clinicians, care coordinators, and medical assistants to ensure whole person, team-based care.
• Serve as a member of the cross-functional team of clinicians and other members consulting on assessment, management and treatment of complicated cases, chart review, co-signing, and case conferences.
• Consult with physicians on the management, assessment and treatment of specific cases as needed, and per protocol.
• Participate in clinic start-up activities, contributing to workflow design, process and quality improvement, development of care protocols and integrated care integration
• Document accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record and comply with clinical, regulatory and organizational quality standards, including timeliness.

Administrative Duties:

• Oversee the LVN/MA as they provide assessment and provide care to patients.
• Support CMO with the evaluation of clinic and laboratory workflow to assure efficiency and quality health care.
• Assists in the overall coordination of the registered nurse activities, including assignments to various areas in the clinic to ensure that coverage of all areas is provided for.
• Suggests improvements for, patient scheduling, and service delivery, and collaborates professionally with interdisciplinary team members, including other clinicians, medical assistants, and case managers.
• In conjunction with Clinic Director/Administrator support laboratory operations to ensure efficiency and timeliness in provision of services by constant enforcement of agency standards.
• Recommends policies and procedures, cross-site training, competency testing for point of service testing personnel.
• Supports point of service CLIA-waived testing as needed by answering technical questions, giving in-services on new equipment and procedures, proficiency testing and providing new product information.
• Provides guidance and subject matter expertise regarding available tests.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner in the State of California.
• Spanish Bilingual both spoken and written highly preferred.
• Relevant years of experience: Minimum of 3 years' clinical experience/care experience in a federal qualified health center or community health center working, with preference for prior work with an underserved Spanish-speaking population.
• DEA registration preferred at time of hire and required within 60 days of employment.
• Two or more years of case management and triage experience working in a primary care clinic setting.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate. (The selected candidate will have a 30-day grace period to obtain your certificate from the date of hire.)
• Must be eligible for credentialing and privileging in accordance with CHC policies and procedures. Must be eligible for enrollment and participation as a provider for Medi-Cal, Medicare and contracted health plans.
• Knowledge of CLIA, NCQA, Title 22, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Health Record programs.
• Experience in Clinical non-profit community-based organizations, as well as with integrated behavioral health is preferred.
• Demonstrates and models excellent "customer service" orientation and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Exercises extreme discretion with the ability to hold, balance, and transmit public and confidential information needed by various parties.
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace products.
• Valid CA Driver's license required. Auto insurance: If your vehicle is used for business-related purposes, it is recommended that you inform your auto insurance carrier.

Benefits

• $5,000.00 Sign-On bonus
• Excellent Health benefits package for you and your family, including: Medical, dental, and vision benefits with 95% employee and 80% dependent employer premium contributions, and employer-paid life insurance.
• Vacation, 15 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days upon accrual
• Employee Assistance Plan to support you and your family's well-being and finances
• Pet Plan Benefit: PetPlus Product and Prescription Discounts, Pet Assure Veterinary Discounts, AskVet 24/7 Pet Telehealth, and ThePetTag Lost Pet Recovery Service
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Work-life wellbeing & excellent work hours La Familia understands the importance of work-life balance! Our therapists enjoy flexible scheduling options, including hybrid work arrangements, to ensure high-quality client care while maintaining their well-being.
• License and Certification renewals reimbursed.
• Supportive/Collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for Growth and Professional Development We believe in growing together. As a team member, you'll have access to structured mentorship and ongoing training. Whether you're pursuing licensure or looking to specialize in clinical psychology, we support your growth every step of the way.