Nurse Practitioner Job In Madera, California
Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Urgent Care opening
Company:
Archway Physician Recruitment
Profession/Specialty:
Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant
Location:
Madera, California
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**Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Urgent Care opening**
Medera, CA
(Fresno, CA - 40 Miles)
The Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant has clinical responsibilities. These include preventative and therapeutic measures for patient health care, which includes referrals for more definitive care. The Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant reports to Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Chief Operations Officer (COO).
REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
- Valid California Nurse Practitioner License
- Must maintain current CPR/BLS certification
- Bilingual (English/ Spanish) preferred
- Interest in and willingness to promote individual acute, chronic and preventable care programs and concepts.
- Ability to establish a genuine positive interaction with patients and staff
- Agrees with and upholds the mission of the health center with patients and staff
EXPECTATIONS:
- Arrives on time and adheres to set schedule.
- Works flexible or extended hours where necessary
- Participates in health center in-services, listening and respecting others ideas
- Demonstrates awareness of, and compliance with, organizational mission
- Use of professionalism and best efforts in your position
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Chart documentation according to clinic standards using SOAP charting, specific forms documentation, referrals and ordering specific tests. Documentation of acute and chronic problems with medication.
2. Follow-up on specific disease categories and no show evaluations.
3. Review laboratory, x-ray and referral documents prior to filing.
4. Health Education coordination for patient follow-up for specific health education issues.
5. Refer to approved medical protocols and/or guidelines for treatment.
6. Participates in on-call schedules.
7. Will provide phone triage on rotational basis approximately once every 3-5 months on weekends or during evening hours.
8. Record/dictate, in timely fashion, notes for each patient visit using SOAP format.
9. Will follow Medical Records guidelines for chart maintenance.
10. Provide accurate date on encounter form. Read and sign off on all medical records, lab results, and other patient data, prior to being filed in patient chart.
Teamwork Expectations:
1. Participate in clinician peer review process.
2. Participate in CQI: Quality Improvement Meetings and discussions as requested.
3. Interact with and maintain referral resources.
4. Will refer to support services (when appropriate) for counseling and education.
5. Is responsible for providing in-put to Chief Medical Officer for resource development, staff, facility, equipment, supplies, etc.
6. Meeting attendance at monthly General Staff Meeting and Monthly Departmental Clinician Meeting.
7. Efficient productivity levels according to health center standards.
8. Participates in daily huddles with care team, consisting of Medical Assistant, Front Support staff member and Clinician. In conjunction with daily huddles, schedules and pre-visit planning are discussed to provide individual patient care.
EOE
Medera, CA
(Fresno, CA - 40 Miles)
The Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant has clinical responsibilities. These include preventative and therapeutic measures for patient health care, which includes referrals for more definitive care. The Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant reports to Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Chief Operations Officer (COO).
REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
- Valid California Nurse Practitioner License
- Must maintain current CPR/BLS certification
- Bilingual (English/ Spanish) preferred
- Interest in and willingness to promote individual acute, chronic and preventable care programs and concepts.
- Ability to establish a genuine positive interaction with patients and staff
- Agrees with and upholds the mission of the health center with patients and staff
EXPECTATIONS:
- Arrives on time and adheres to set schedule.
- Works flexible or extended hours where necessary
- Participates in health center in-services, listening and respecting others ideas
- Demonstrates awareness of, and compliance with, organizational mission
- Use of professionalism and best efforts in your position
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Chart documentation according to clinic standards using SOAP charting, specific forms documentation, referrals and ordering specific tests. Documentation of acute and chronic problems with medication.
2. Follow-up on specific disease categories and no show evaluations.
3. Review laboratory, x-ray and referral documents prior to filing.
4. Health Education coordination for patient follow-up for specific health education issues.
5. Refer to approved medical protocols and/or guidelines for treatment.
6. Participates in on-call schedules.
7. Will provide phone triage on rotational basis approximately once every 3-5 months on weekends or during evening hours.
8. Record/dictate, in timely fashion, notes for each patient visit using SOAP format.
9. Will follow Medical Records guidelines for chart maintenance.
10. Provide accurate date on encounter form. Read and sign off on all medical records, lab results, and other patient data, prior to being filed in patient chart.
Teamwork Expectations:
1. Participate in clinician peer review process.
2. Participate in CQI: Quality Improvement Meetings and discussions as requested.
3. Interact with and maintain referral resources.
4. Will refer to support services (when appropriate) for counseling and education.
5. Is responsible for providing in-put to Chief Medical Officer for resource development, staff, facility, equipment, supplies, etc.
6. Meeting attendance at monthly General Staff Meeting and Monthly Departmental Clinician Meeting.
7. Efficient productivity levels according to health center standards.
8. Participates in daily huddles with care team, consisting of Medical Assistant, Front Support staff member and Clinician. In conjunction with daily huddles, schedules and pre-visit planning are discussed to provide individual patient care.
About Archway Physician Recruitment
Archway Physician Recruitment is a national contingency placement firm assisting hospitals and medical groups with their placement needs. Our goal is to be the top choice for all of your physician recruitment needs.
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