Per Diem Nurse Practitioner

Job Details Job DetailsJob Location: Los Angeles, CA 90026Position Type: Per DiemEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $73.00 - $95.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Local Travel Site to SiteJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareThe Per Diem Family Nurse Practitioner sees patients of all ages (0-99) to will examine and treat common acute illnesses, injuries, accidents and other injuries/illnesses; perform most medical services routinely handled within the scope of the advanced practice registered nurse’s practice; and perform selected laboratory testing, refer to specialists as needed, write prescriptions and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise protocols and available equipment. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supports and implements the organization’s vision, mission and value. Determines priorities and method of completing daily workload to ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in timely manner. Performs all job functions in a professional and courteous manner. This includes answering all general phone calls timely. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers by being responsive to all inquiries in a timely manner. Fosters and promotes a culture of service excellence and accountability. Acquires and documents relevant history and physical examination. Makes professionally competent assessments and document those with all relevant problems. Develops reasonable plan, includingtreatment; referrals and use of drugs within scope of practice. Seeks help and guidance as necessary per protocol. Performs relevant procedures competently with complete documentation. Provides and consistently documents relevant education. Responds to patient special needs and appropriate requests including PAP drugs. Works appropriate hours to minimize patient wait time as well as help to relieve overload situations/help other providers. Acts and communicates in a professional manner to reduce friction with patients, providers, and staff. Maintains professional appearance in accordance with Gracelight Community Centers policies. Participates in peer review and orientation activities as requested. Cooperates with use of electronic medical records as requested. Uses discretion and judgment in handling sensitive or confidential information. Complies with organizational policies and procedures. Performs all other duties as assigned. Must be willing and able to work at all locations as needed to meet patient care needs. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE At least two years of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner. Advanced Practice in Registered Nurse. Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or university. Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the State of California. Board certified. Active DEA registration. Prior experience with Patient Centered Medical Home model of care delivery. Working knowledge of spoken Spanish (preferred). Skinbiopsies and joint injections(preferred). OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to organize and prioritize work with the minimum supervision as dictated per protocol. Ability to perform most essential job duties independently and exercise good judgment. Flexible, detail-oriented, and multi-task effectively. Safety & Privacy conscious. Follow rules, and guidance when directed from supervisor. Respect the diverse values, beliefs, and cultures present in individuals, and groups served. Timely and dependable. Ability to work under pressure with the capacity for reflection. Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite. Proficient prior use of an Electronic Medical Record system. Proficient use of computers. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents, such as policies and procedures, benefits information, benefit surveys, board minutes, routine mail, simple contracts, and procedure manuals. Ability to compose routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with employees, visitors, and management. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as milligram per kilogram dosages, ratios (for example urine-serum creatinine), discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to apply common sense to daily situations that arise. Ability to make decisions and execute timely in order to produce a positive outcome. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally life and/or move up to 30 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to ascend and descend one flight of stairs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is often low. However, there are many times when there is a high ambient background noise of phones and multiple conversations. Must be able to screen out the background noise to concentrate on the work at hand. #J-18808-Ljbffr