Family Nurse Practitioner

Marin Community Clinics•Novato, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Marin Community Clinics, founded in 1972, is today, a multi-clinic network with a wide array of integrated primary care, dental, behavioral, specialty and referral services. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide vital health services to almost 40,000 individuals annually in Marin County. The Clinics regularly receive national awards from the Health Resources and Administrations (HRSA). Our Mission is to promote health and wellness through excellent, compassionate care for all. The Family Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing and managing quality health care services to patients of Marin Community Clinics. The provider reports directly to the site Medical Director.

Requirements

Must have a current California Nurse Practitioner medical license to practice.
Must have a current California license issued by the Board of Registered Nurses/Medical Board of California.
Current registration issued by the DEA allowing the prescription of drugs.
Current BLS certification and current national certificate.
3+ Years of hands on primary care clinical experience is required (experience excludes clinical rotations/clerkships) will consider candidates who have completed a residency hands-on training program of 12 or more month’s duration.
Experience using electronic health care records Epic highly desired.
Computer skills required.
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
Sensitive to the needs and situations of a multi-cultural population from a variety of income levels.
Fulfill immunization and fit for duty regulatory requirements.
Prolonged standing and walking
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills highly desired.

Responsibilities

Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
Consult with staff physicians as needed.
Furnishes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions, within their scope of practice.
Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
Follows established departmental policies, procedures, quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
As appropriate to the position, participates in specific health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
Assists in the ongoing development and implementation of performance-improvement activities such as quality assurance, peer review, and staff development.
Maintains a professional relationship with staff and patients.
Performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve clinic goals and objectives, as directed by the Medical Director.
In addition to regularly scheduled shifts, is able to work a minimum of three (3) 4-hour Saturday shifts per calendar year, providing medical care to patients within the standard scope of practice. Requirement begins after 90-day training period.
In addition to regularly schedule shifts, is available to respond to after-hour calls regarding critical lab results for adult patients throughout the organization for a minimum of 2 weeks per year, this includes pager responsibilities. Requirement begins after 90-day training period and compensation for coverage to be outlined in offer.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

$50k signing bonus available for select applicants (specific program terms apply).
Relocation Assistance: Yes
affordable health insurance
Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
Dental and Vision Insurance
Educational and Continuing Education Benefits
Student Loan Repayment and Loan Forgiveness
Retirement Plan
Group Life and AD&D Insurance
Short term and Long Term Disability benefits
Professional Fee Reimbursement
Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement
Scrubs Reimbursement
Loupes Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Programs
Paid Holidays
Personal Days of Celebration
Paid time off
Extended Illness Benefits