Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner-Float
Company: Neighborhood Healthcare
Location: Lakeside
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
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 350k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits
from more than 77k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our
mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we
serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or
circumstance.
We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that
make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team
focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being
professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above
and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a
part of, we would love to have you.
The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner works to support the
mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing
excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team
environment. The primary responsibilities are providing direct
healthcare services to patients under the direction and
responsibility of Physicians in three main categories: direct
patient care, team support, and clinical administration. This is a
float position, expected to support our El Cajon, Poway, and
Lakeside clinics.
Direct Patient Care
* Performs comprehensive physical examinations on patients,
including review of patient medical data, such as health
history
* Orders, administers, and interprets test results for diagnostic
tests
* 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
* Impacts patient experiences by demonstrating courteous and
helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy
* Assesses and provides age-appropriate care to patients
Team Support
* Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes,
working in coordination with care teams
* Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities
to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders
* Responds promptly and with caring actions to patients and
employees
* Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of
staff, clients, and the public
* Cooperates in accomplishing communicated department goals and
objectives
Clinical Administration
* Develops and implements patient management plans, records
progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care
* Performs 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
* Keeps informed of organizational activities and promote mission
and goals
* Functions at highest level according to credentials and
competency
Requirements
Nurse Practitioner: Master's degree in nursing required. California
Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing license in good standing
is required. Valid DEA registration Number and CPR
certification.
Physician Assistant: Bachelor's degree and completion of an
accredited Physician Assistant Program. California State Physician
Assistant License in good standing. Valid DEA registration Number
and CPR certification.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including
superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral,
diagram, or schedule form
* Knowledgeable about and experience with providing direct care to
patients
* Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
* Excellent planning and organizational ability
* Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
* Ability to work with highly confidential information in a
professional and ethical manner
* Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Physical Requirements
* Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight
* Ability to stand for long periods of time
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.
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