Family Nurse Practitioner

Responsibilities: Perform initial and periodic physical examinations. Evaluate patient behavior and explore patient’s interpretation of health needs. Develop and implement long and short range, treatment plans with the patient and/or family. Furnish and adjust medications according to the law and health center protocols. Develop and maintain problem list and medical record inclusive of physical, psychosocial, environmental, economic, and cultural factors relevant to the patient. Counsel patients and families as to preventative care, medical problems, psychosocial problems, and use of prescribed treatment drugs. Collaborate and consult with other health care providers including medical consultant, regarding disease detection and client management beyond scope of practice. Knowledge of community resources to make appropriate referrals, which will improve quality of life, e.g. nutritional education, physical therapy, substance abuse, smoking cessation, weight loss, psychological therapy, and complementary therapies. Participate in AVH's quality improvement programs, including peer review. Act as a resource to multidisciplinary team in area(s) of expertise. Participate in continuing education programs as needed. Maintain and enhance level of knowledge relative to professional practice and individual areas of interest. After each patient visit is complete, enter accurate and comprehensive progress notes that effectively captures all services rendered including identifying ICD9 and CPT codes. Complete required patient chart notes within 72 hours of every patient visit. Provide an average of 2.6 patient visits each hour in order to accommodate our patient base. Responsible for becoming familiar with the different types of assistance programs available to health center patients. Report births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to government authorities. Adhere to mandated reporting requirements of child abuse, elder abuse, including suspicion of sexual abuse. Make house and emergency calls to attend to patients unable to visit health center when needed. Educate patients in regards to up to date recommendations for immunizations, according to the Center for Disease Control protocols. Provide after hours on call (telephone triage) five to seven days per month. Proficient in quality patient relations by repeating key information to ensure accuracy, giving information clearly, concisely and calmly, offering assistance, and calling patients or guests by proper name. Proficient in creating a supportive climate by allowing patient and/or family members to verbalize their concerns, providing an interpreter when appropriate and available, and concluding all interactions on a positive and encouraging note. Proficient in creating positive telephone communication with patients and family when appropriate. Interact with patients, physicians, staff, vendors, and visitors in ways that demonstrate caring and reflect the AVH mission, vision, and values. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: Five years of clinical experience preferred. Experience in a non-profit health center/community service setting preferred. Previous experience working in an outpatient health center/clinic or doctor’s office. Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical reports, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form. Basic computer skills. Education, Licensing, and Training: Current certified nurse practitioner (PNP, ANP, FNP); licensed to practice in the state of California. Current CPR certification. Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) with matching Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Day, and Holiday packages Flexible Spending Account Plan Employee Assistance Program Life/ADD insurance policy Long Term Disability Insurance Sign-on Bonus Potential according to Partnership Health Plan's recruitment retention program #J-18808-Ljbffr