Nurse Practitioner - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - 8:00-5:00 PM

Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.•Cerritos, CA

79d•$143,763 - $148,498•Onsite

About The Position

This role offers a great opportunity to make a difference by enhancing the quality of life for men, women, and children in the greater Los Angeles area through the provision of high-quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare services. The Family Nurse Practitioner will perform duties under the direct supervision of a physician, overseeing medical services rendered and accepting responsibility for them. The supervising physician need not be physically present but must be readily available via telecommunications and within a reasonable distance.

Requirements

Completed a Family Nurse Practitioner training program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Family Nurse Practitioners (NCCFNP).
Current valid license as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the Medical Board of California and Physician Assistant Examining Committee.
Possession of, or eligibility to apply for, a furnishing number.
Willingness to work with a broad spectrum of patients and community programs.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Commitment to the provision of high-quality health care.
Willingness to adapt to changes in clinic schedules, agency growth and expansion.

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical experience in adult and pediatric assessment and treatment.
Ability to speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

Understand and comply with all current laws, rules, and regulations governing the practice of Family Nurse Practitioners in the State of California.
Gather a database on all new patients or established patients with new or existing problems, which may include a complete medical history and physical examination, medical record review, and ordering appropriate initial diagnostic studies and initiating a treatment plan. Transmit this information orally or through notation in the patient’s medical record to the supervising physician for review.
Order/select a dangerous drug or controlled substance or order medical treatments or diagnostic studies in any health care setting in accordance with Rule 360-5-.07(8).
Perform medical treatments, diagnostic procedures, or tasks as delegated by the supervising physician which fall within the normal scope of practice of the supervising physician, as qualified by training and experience.
Instruct and counsel patients and their families, and involve them in informed decision making, with regards to their illness or injury, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, treatment regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, advanced directives, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
Facilitate referrals of patients to other medical providers, medical facilities, or other health/social service agencies when appropriate as per the delegation of the supervising physician.
In a life-threatening emergency situation, when the supervising physician is not present, initiate appropriate evaluation and emergency treatment and notify his/her supervising physician.
Be at all times properly identified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and wear a clearly legible identification name tag with the words “Family Nurse Practitioner” as required under Rule 360-5-.07(6).
Carry out a prescription drug or device order in any health care setting in accordance with Rule 360-5-.12.
Perform other duties as delegated by the physician depending upon experience and training as hospital or clinic privileges allow.
Perform all other duties as assigned.