Nurse Practitioner Family Practice

Description

NURSE PRACTIONER Family Practice
RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Medical Officer

ABOUT IMPERIAL BEACH COMMUNITY CLINIC:

For over 40 years, Imperial Beach Community Clinic has been dedicated to promoting a healthy community by providing quality health care resources, with a focus on the underserved.

We are a Federally Qualified Health Center and are growing to meet the needs of our community! We are looking for staff who are ready for a career with a mission-driven organization, want to be valued, and have diverse experience and compassion. If this sounds like you, we would love to have you join our team!

I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction and supervision of the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner performs duties normally assigned in the general practice of ambulatory family medicine.

II. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides all patient care services as outlined in medical protocols under the supervision of the Medical Director or an M.D. designated by the Medical Director.

2. Provides direct diagnostic and therapeutic care including initial and follow-up visits to patients who may be seen for a variety of reasons.

3. Provides direct patient care including history taking, physical examination, assessment, health education and counseling, prescribing, and routine procedures.

4. Consults with supervising physician on non-routine matters.

5. Refers patients for M.D. evaluation as outlined in protocols.

6. Participates on Medical Quality review committee and in required audits.

7. Maintains close liaison with and makes referrals to specialists as necessary and approved by the Medical Director.

8. Actively seeks educational materials for patient use that meet standards of accuracy, quality and appropriateness.

9. Performs other related duties as may be required by the Medical Director or Administrative supervisor.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

1. Current licensure in State of California as a Registered Nurse and satisfactory completion of an accredited training program.

2. California Board Certification or Board Eligible as a Nurse Practitioner.

3. Prior experience in an outpatient setting.

4. Current CPR certification.

Job Type: Full-time