Nurse Practitioner

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Company: Universal Community Health Center

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90011

Description:

Job Summary
  • Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Nurse Practitioner works as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team and is able to provide complete clinical care to patients of all abilities. Familiarity with working within a FQHC Family Practice.

General Accountabilities
  • Prescribes or administers specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  • Gathers complete medical history and performs a physical exam on each client.
  • Performs pap smears, breast examinations and other medical services as needed.
  • Monitors patient's conditions and progress and reevaluates treatments as necessary.
  • Review results of lab tests and diagnostic imaging and arrange appropriate follow-up.
  • Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  • Orders lab tests, screenings, and diagnostic procedures
  • Documents all information timely using an Electronic Medical Record system.
  • Advises patients on diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  • Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
  • Participates in chart reviews and quality assurance activities as detailed in the Quality Assurance policies and procedures.
  • Participates in provider meetings.
  • Trains residents, medical students, and other health care professionals.
  • *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.


Requirements

Job Qualifications
  • Equivalent to a Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program.
  • Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in family practice.
  • Must possess current DEA license and CPR certification (BCLS/ACLS).
  • Bilingual in English / Spanish preferred.
  • A minimum of 1-year experience in a FQHC is preferred.
  • Current CA Driver's License with dependable automobile with insurance.
  • Must be able to interact with people of various socioeconomic statuses and have the ability to address sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
  • Must demonstrate strong communication skills in English and ability to speak Spanish is preferred.
  • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
  • Possess an active medical license from the State of California with no pending or previous disciplinary action from any licensing entity.

Skills
  • Excellent verbal and communication.
  • Critical thinking
  • Judgment and decision making
  • Active listening
  • Complex problem solving
  • Service orientation
  • Active learning
  • Monitoring


Salary Description

$125,000 to $130,000 annually

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