Nurse Practitioner in Women's Health - Delano CHC

Job Description

Job Description

Clinica Sierra Vista is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in California and the nation, having earned the trust of its patients, partners and the communities it serves over a 47-year history distinguished by rapid growth and innovation, exceptional primary-care physicians, and a reputation for treating the most vulnerable residents with respect and compassion.

Clinica Sierra Vista , accredited by the rigorous Joint Commission, serves patients at 31 health centers in Fresno and Kern counties. Our services include Pediatric Care, Adult Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Prenatal & Women’s Health, Substance Abuse Treatment, HIV/AIDS testing and treatment, Health Education, Outreach and WIC services. We partner with local governments, social services departments, businesses and nonprofit leaders to address the full range of needs for our patients. Our dedicated providers and staff make Clinica Sierra Vista an ideal place to call your medical home. 

We're looking for someone to join our team as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner  who:

Provides medical services for the students and families of Kern County and includes the following: Patient evaluation, which should include histories both brief (interval) and more thorough, histories on children, adults and the elderly.  Physical examinations:  focused or thorough, as needed to define patient problems adequately. Develop diagnoses or differential diagnoses appropriate to patients’ complaints.  Consult with Physician when needed. Patient problem confirmation and testing including the (ordering of laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic measure).  Participate in the performance of the necessary diagnostic maneuvers such as anoscopy examination, pelvic examination and pap smears, electrocardiography, chest x-ray interpretation and the ability to draw venous blood when needed.  

Benefits:

1. $145,000 Base salary (Commensurate with experience)  
2. Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for physician and family (begins on first day of employment)  
3. Sign-on bonus of up to $75,000 or Mortgage Subsidy up to $75,000.
4. Paid CME  
5. Relocation reimbursement  
6. Loan repayment through the NHSC.  
7. Malpractice coverage through the FTCA/Federal Tort Claims Act. 
8. J1/H-1B visa candidates are welcome, CSV is cap exempt for H1-B Visa 

Essential Functions:

1. Provide women’s health services in clinic setting consisting of CSV patients and the general public.
2. Provides well woman exams, evaluation and treatment of common infections, contraceptive care, PAP smears, HPV screening, and urinary tract infections. 
3. Contraceptive care, including procedures such as IUD/BC implant as per privilege granted.