Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Solano County)

Family Nurse Practitioner

The Family Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing quality primary health care to patients while working closely with other healthcare staff in a team approach.

CommuniCare+OLE provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience. CommuniCare+OLE encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous Peoples, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of all ages and religions, and individuals who have been affected by the legal system. You are welcome here.

***The following reflects requirements and essential functions of this position but does not restrict tasks that may be assigned. Essential functions include basic job duties, core elements, or fundamental responsibilities that an employee must perform to hold the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation (accommodation may be requested). Duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive, and they may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time, due to reasonable accommodation or any other reason. ***

Minimum Position Requirements: Education, Experience, Skills/Training

Education: Graduate of an accredited Master of Science in Nursing required. Current California Family Nurse Practitioner certification required. Must have or obtain current California medication furnishing license. Must have or obtain current DEA License. CPR Certification required

Experience/Lived Experience: Experience in a community healthcare center preferred. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required, including trauma-informed de-escalation techniques.

Special Skills/Training: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish or other threshold language) preferred. Must have strong time management skills, ability to prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to collaborate with mutual providers of treatment in primary care setting. Knowledge of Electronic Health Record and associated computer programs

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Provide the following health care services for patients: assessment/evaluation, diagnosis, treatment/prescribing, planning and education. Consult with staff physicians as needed

2. Provide medical services to include acute care, periodic re-evaluations, and management of chronic conditions. May include services in specialized areas (such as pediatrics, adult/internal medicine, or HIV/AIDS) as required

3. Review and manage patient information including labs, diagnostic images, prescription refills, outside consultation notes, previous medical records, specialist referrals, etc.

4. Prescribe and administer medications and treatment regimens according to assessed medical conditions. Review medication(s) that patient is currently taking, prior to prescribing to prevent adverse reactions

5. Refer patients to specialists and to relevant patient care services as appropriate

6. Prioritize patient care throughout the day

7. Provide acute triage over the phone or with walk in patients

8. Provide education and information to patients on various diseases, providing handouts as appropriate

9. Perform various in office procedures as directed and complete various medical related forms as needed

10. Document all appropriate information in electronic health record system

11. Respond to messages and relay information to patients and other external sources as needed

12. Direct and coordinate the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as appropriate

13. May participate in and collaborate with staff/teams on various support-related functions including quality assurance, care team development, system optimization, empanelment, policy and procedure development, etc.

14. Assists in the coordination and integration of all health clinic outreach programs as directed

15. Participate in education of students

16. Other duties as assigned