Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant PACE (Murrieta)

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It's about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We're with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life's chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 90k people annually. With two PACE centers located in Riverside County, our PACE program is positioned to serve over 650 senior participants.

Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!

Description

We are seeking a compassionate and team-oriented Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as a Primary Care Provider (PCP) for our Murrieta location. The NP will play a key role in participant-centered care, working closely with a diverse group of clinical providers, including other PCPs, nurses, therapists, social workers, behavioral health specialists, and home care coordinators.
While PACE or geriatric experience is a plus, it is not required-we welcome candidates eager to learn and are happy to provide on-the-job training to help you succeed in this unique care model.

Direct Patient Care

• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination and compiles patient medical data, including health history and result of physical examination.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram and laboratory tests and interprets test results deviations from normal 3.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and managing infection
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living and health maintenance.
• Positively impact patient experience by demonstrating values of Transforming Care including, but not limited to, courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy.
• Display knowledge of normal signs of human development and ability to assess and provide age appropriate care.

Clinical Administration

• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Performs all of the above in accordance with NHC practice protocols and under the guidance and supervision of the supervising MD(s), according to the terms of the Supervisory Agreement.
• Keep informed of organizational activities and promote mission and goals. Function at highest level according to credentials and competency.

Requirements

Education: Master's Degree required.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must possess current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California along with furnishing permit for FNP candidates
• DEA license
• BLS certification

Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) capabilities strongly preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and concepts of disease
• Knowledge of patient care activities, the clinic environment, and how the services and functions interact
• Knowledge of, and ability to take a detailed medical history, to conduct a physical examination, to follow observation procedures, to order and perform diagnostic and therapeutic tasks, and to exercise a degree of judgment in integrating and interpreting findings on the basis of general medical knowledge
• Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups

Neighborhood Healthcare requires employees to be fully vaccinated (including a booster dose) against COVID-19 and demonstrate proof of vaccination/booster upon hire or receive approval for an exemption based on a medical reason, disability or religious belief. Proof of booster dose will be contingent upon booster eligibility.

Pay range: $147-199k per year, depending on experience. (DOE)