Medical Professional Expert (SC-Nurse Practitioner)

Job Summary Under direction from the appropriate level manager or administrator, and working in accordance with approved standardized procedures under the guidance of a physician at Saddleback College Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC) or Irvine Valley College Student Health Center (SHC), performs comprehensive health and psychological assessments; creates diagnosis differential; develops treatment plans utilizing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities; furnishes and dispenses medications; educates and counsels patients regarding matters pertaining to their physical or mental health; assists in the prevention, detection, and treatment of health-related problems. Representative Duties Provides clinical services to patients by performing health assessments, interpreting diagnostic data, determining diagnosis, developing treatment plans, following-up with patients, charting assessment results, and documenting medical services provided; recommends corrective and preventative health measures in accordance with established, physician‑approved standardized procedures and guidelines. Furnishes and dispenses medications and administers immunizations in accordance with clinic protocols. Provides instructions to patients, orally and in writing, regarding findings, care plans, and follow‑up recommendations; provides recommendations and referrals to appropriate community agencies. Communicates with patients, medical professionals, and a variety of outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns as allowed by laws governing the release of medical information. Documents physical findings, nursing assessments, laboratory results, and interventions; discusses cases with physicians and other health professionals to prepare a comprehensive patient care plan. Compiles information and health statistics data for reports; checks data; prepares and assembles informational materials. Evaluates, maintains, and updates a variety of health‑related records and files, including student health and immunization records, emergency medical records, accident reports, and health and disability reports. Serves as a resource and liaison for the college community on issues of health promotion, including health education presentations, resource material development, organizing outreach activities, and committee membership. Serves as a liaison for COVID‑19 surveillance and reporting to the college community and public health agencies. Monitors, maintains, and ensures proper maintenance, cleanliness, and sanitation of examination rooms, medication/lab rooms and other SHWC/SHC areas; ensures an orderly work environment; assures compliance with established safety procedures and regulations. Ensures compliance with, and abides by, all health office, state, and federal policies, laws, rules, and regulations; adheres to all confidentiality practices, guidelines, and regulations, including those required by HIPAA guidelines/regulations. Maintains current knowledge and stays up to date on SHWC/SHC requirements; attends and participates in trainings, meetings, workshops, and conferences; learns new state and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to health centers; participates in the development of new/revised procedures to accommodate changes; attends and participates in diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings and events. Maintains compliance with online coursework and other mandatory trainings and certifications (i.e., FERPA, HIPAA, CPR/First Aid, etc.) as directed by supervisor. Participates in the planning and coordination of SHWC/SHC programs, activities, and clinics. Provides copies of medical records, TB tests, immunizations, and related items to patients following policy and procedures; provides medical records to other agencies as requested, within HIPAA guidelines and after appropriate release/waivers and approvals have been signed. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and faculty, as well as various outside groups associated with or servicing the program to ensure efficient, effective, and correct implementation of departmental objectives; serves as liaison, and assists with the coordination of services, functions, and activities with other College/District departments, including those at off‑site locations and strategic partners. Serves as the SHWC/SHC lead and provide functional and technical direction to SHWC/SHC staff in the absence of the assigned manager or administrator; provides functional and technical training, guidance, and work direction to lower‑level staff and student workers; participates in the oversight of day‑to‑day operations of patient care in collaboration with Lead Charge Nurse and Director. Operates a variety of office equipment and machines; learns to use new technology as necessary to perform duties; utilizes electronic technology to correspond with others and to maintain assigned calendars, schedules, and appointments; coordinates and arranges meetings; utilizes various computer applications and software packages. Assists the manager/administrator in meeting reporting requirements, functional responsibilities, and objectives. Assures the timely completion of work in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards. Serves as a mandated reporter per the California Penal Code. Perform related duties as required. Qualifications Knowledge of: Current principles, practices, methods, and techniques in the field of nursing; medications and their desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use; basic laboratory procedures; common medical, physical, and psychological conditions, causes, and the procedures involved in diagnosis and treatment of these conditions; community resources and current trends and concepts, ethics, and legal matters pertaining to medical practice and mental health issues; principles and practices of healthcare quality control assurance; communicable disease epidemiology, prevention, and control in accordance with recommendations from local and state public health departments and the CDC; basic first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and health assessment techniques; mandated reporting laws, Title IX and FERPA regulations; purposes, uses, and operating characteristics of a variety of equipment and supplies used in the provision of medical care, treatment, and related services; principles and practices of data collection and report preparation; philosophy, operational characteristics, services, activities, goals, and objectives of the HWC/SHC; eligibility requirements; specialized functions, activities, operations, rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions related to the health and welfare center; terminology, techniques, equipment, materials, principles, theories, practices, and procedures related to the health and wellness center; information and research resources related to health and wellness centers; work organization and current medical office practices, procedures, terminology, methods, and equipment, including computer hardware and peripherals, devices, and applications; principles and procedures of business letter writing; principles and practices and procedures of safety and sanitation requirements related to health care facilities and equipment; sterilization techniques and medical waste disposal procedures; principles and techniques used in providing a high level of customer service and patient care; techniques to facilitate effective interaction with people individually or in a group; interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy; effective written and oral communication skills including correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; public speaking and presentation skills; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including FERPA, HIPAA, and the Americans with Disabilities Act; confidentiality requirements when dealing with personal and sensitive student information; confidentiality requirements applicable to patient health reports and records; diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds; institutional and community resources to assist a diverse student population; principles, practices, requirements, and procedures of records management; occupational hazards, health, and standard safety policies and procedures applicable to a health and wellness center, including OSHA rules and regulations; principles and practices of providing training, work direction, and guidance to lower‑level office staff and student workers; district and college organization, services, programs, operations, policies, and objectives. Ability to: Diagnose medical and mental health problems; conduct comprehensive physical examinations and order laboratory tests; interpret diagnostic tests and develop medical and mental health treatment plans; triage medical situations; recognize adverse signs and symptoms; remain calm and appropriately respond to emergency situations; administer First Aid, CPR, and AED; recognize adverse signs and symptoms and react swiftly in emergency situations; collect, organize, record, and communicate data relevant to health assessments; operate a variety of medical equipment; work collaboratively with physicians and other members of medical and mental health teams; instruct and counsel patients on health matters; interact extensively with students, faculty, staff, and public; respond appropriately to health needs and requests and inquiries; provide excellent customer service; adhere to ethical standards of the nursing profession; communicate clearly and concisely in English; use correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; develop, maintain, and foster effective working relationships; exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and personal initiative; maintain critical and sensitive information confidentially; operate office equipment; type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance; learn and understand organization and operation of the assigned department; work within policies and procedures; work with and exhibit sensitivity to diverse populations; work effectively under pressure; coordinate and oversee programmatic accountability; evaluate and develop improvements; research and analyze new service delivery methods; assess situations, analyze problems, identify alternative solutions; develop and implement programs; maintain cleanliness and safety; participate in preparation and administration of contacts and budgets; perform arithmetic calculations accurately; utilize technology; maintain adequate inventory; provide training to staff; assist others with resources; participate in trainings, conferences, and meetings; report to work regularly; work evening or weekend shifts as required. Education & Experience Guidelines Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing practice from an accredited college or university. Nurse Practitioner Certification. Minimum of one (1) year work experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a healthcare setting with an adult population. Licenses, Certificates, and Other Requirements Valid California Driver’s License. Valid and active license as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) with the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). Valid furnishing license from the California BRN. Current federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number. Current National Provider Identifier (NPI) number. National Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner by either AANC or AANP. Basic Life Support certificate; AED training; Advanced Life Support certificate issued by the American Heart Association. Updated immunizations and titers to communicable diseases according to college policy and CDC recommendations. Desirable Qualifications Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a college health center. Public Health Nurse (PHN) Certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr