NP Family Medicine (Tagalog Speaking)

OPSAM HEALTH•National City, CA

4d•$70 - $90

About The Position

As a Nurse Practitioner at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), you will be an integral part of the healthcare team, working under the guidance of the Medical Director. Your role involves providing comprehensive direct patient care services to individuals of diverse backgrounds and needs. This includes conducting thorough assessments, diagnosing illnesses, developing treatment plans, and prescribing medications when necessary. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in preventive care, health promotion, and patient education. Your dedication to compassionate, evidence-based practice will significantly fulfill Opsam Health's mission of providing accessible, high-quality healthcare to underserved populations.

Requirements

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification in the state of California.
Master's degree in nursing (MSN) from an accredited program with a focus on family practice.
Current DEA and BLS certificates are required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner in a primary care or family practice setting.
Strong knowledge and proficiency in primary care, including health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and patient education.
Must be COMFORTABLE with all age groups.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Tagalog/English Strongly Preferred

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive health screenings of patients of all ages.
Provides health care services to patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
Order and review diagnostic and laboratory tests and refer patients to specialists as appropriate.
Complete progress notes in the electronic health record system in a timely manner.
Follow Opsam Health policies.
Keep abreast of current evidence-based medical knowledge.
Maintains minimum productivity requirements as set by the organization.
Maintains satisfactory peer and performance reviews.
Participate in quality improvement projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Display knowledge of typical signs of human development and ability to assess and provide age-appropriate clinical care.
Contribute to the organization's success by participating in quality improvement activities.
Respond promptly and with caring actions to patient care needs. Acknowledge psychosocial and cultural beliefs.
Maintain professional working relationships with all levels of staff, patients and the public.
Be part of a team and cooperate to accomplish department goals and objectives.
Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices.
Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.
Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury-free environment.
Be familiar with the location of the nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits.
Follow all infection control procedures, including blood-borne pathogen protocols.
Maintain privacy of all patients, employees, and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes.
Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations. Report unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful behavior or activity.