Under the supervision of a Physician, the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive medical services for members of family, regardless of age or sex within scope of training. Services include: Preventative care, immunizations, primary care and treatment, health education, prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting lab testing, physical examinations, STD screenings, vision/hearing, family planning, and nutrition. Incumbents work some evenings and Saturdays as scheduled.
Note: If hired as a floater, the incumbent may travel between all Company sites to provide care.
Education & Experience
- Nurse Practitioner degree;
- Clinical experience within scope of training;
- PNP certification;
- Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies;
- Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline;
- Strong charting/documentation skills;
- Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions; and
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Licensure/Certification
- CA Registered Nurse License (Current RN License);
- Nurse Practitioner Certification (California)
- DEA Certificate;
- BLS and PALS certified;
- Board certified or Board eligible within one year of residency training;
- CPR certification; and
- Valid CA Driver’s License and car for required travel to different clinic sites.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs a combination, but not necessarily all, of the following duties:
With focus on infant and child patients:
- Communicate with patients, parents, and guardians regarding the health of infant/child patient;
- Obtain patients’ medical histories and performs physical examinations; documents all findings/information;
- Order or execute various tests, analyses and diagnostic images/procedures to provide information on patient’s condition;
- Perform therapeutic procedures as allowed within scope of practice including but not limited to immunizations, wound care, and injections;
- Meet established productivity goals;
- Chart all patient transactions in accordance with policies and procedures. Write orders and record progress notes which will be reviewed and countersigned by supervising physician;
- Communicate and work with medical staff to ensure coordinated efforts for the provision of high quality medical treatment and patient service;
- Assist management in identifying, analyzing, and resolving work problems;
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing clinical methods and procedures and suggest improvements;
- Perform daily rounds as required and documents patient care orders;
- Prepare timely, legible, and complete documentation of all patient care as provided by law, regulation, and established policy;
- Participate in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices;
- Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives determined to be required by Company;
- Apply safety principles as identified by established policy;
- Make oneself available to travel to other sites within Organization to cover another provider’s absence, often with very little advance notice;
- Ensure compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensure compliance with JCAHO, federal, state, and local regulations;
- Exhibit a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals;
- Adjust to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality;
- Collect, interpret, and/or analyze diagnostic data;
- Perform surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency;
- Refer patients to medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for patient’s well-being;
- Document the patient’s visit including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses and plan of action;
- Follow up with patient regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases;
- Conduct physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage;
- Administer Family Planning services in compliance with Title X Rules and Regulations/Protocols;
- Review and audit health charts of patients who receive Family Planning services;
- Attends annual Family Planning seminars, if instructed by the CMO;
- Commitment to mission of St. John’s with clinic involvement and engaging in healthcare community events;
- Attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events as needed
- Other duties may be assigned or may be modified as business needs dictate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $160,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
