Medical - Nurse Practitioner

San Diego American Indian Health Center•San Diego, CA

10d

About The Position

We are an FQHC community health center dedicated to embodying the values central to American Indian cultures. This includes respect for our patients, acknowledgement of the whole person, and a focus on working together to ensure health for the individual, and therefore the community. We invite persons of all tribes, ethnic backgrounds and walks of life to experience the comprehensive care we deliver and to contribute to the services we provide for children, youth, families, adults, and elders. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will function as a member of a team of health professionals providing medical services at the San Diego American Indian Health Center. The NP shall, under appropriate direction and supervision by the medical director in collaboration with the SDAIHC Clinic Manager, provide care, assessment, interpretation of data, and develop and implement therapeutic care plans. Nurse Practitioner will be expected to see 14-16 patients per day, serving in the San Diego County area, the facility is part of our health center that includes Medical, Dental. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to perform all job-related activities as outlined below. The Family Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice Registered Nurse with additional preparation and skills in physical diagnosis, psycho-social assessment, and management of health needs in primary health care, and who possesses the ability to assist the health status in individuals and families. The FNP provides for the continuity of healthcare to patients, provides instruction and counseling to individuals, families and groups concerning preventive health care. collaborates with other providers and agencies to assure the provision of coordination of health care delivery to individuals and families. The FNP functions within the scope of practice as authorized for the RN pursuant to Business and Professions Code, Division 2, Chapter 6. The FNP functions within the scope of practice as specified in the Nursing Practice Act and as it applies to all Registered Nurses.

Requirements

Current CA Nurse Practitioner licensure.
National Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in area of specialty
1 Year recent experience providing primary care or urgent care in a clinic setting.
Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
CPR/ BLS certification: Maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), or an equivalent organization. Certification must include an in-person, hands-on skills assessment. Online-only certifications are not accepted.
Annual background checks: Consent to annual background checks as a condition of continued employment, to ensure compliance with organizational standards and eligibility requirements.
For-Cause Drug Screening: Comply with drug screening requirements when initiated by the organization for cause, to support a safe, compliant, and drug-free workplace.
Ongoing Compliance Requirements: Maintain up-to-date compliance with all required annual renewals, including professional licenses, certifications, physical examinations, TB testing, and mandatory regulatory trainings as assigned by the San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDAIHC.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent time management skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and meticulous records.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Able to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all during the course of work.
Able to perform basic mathematical calculations necessary to perform the job function.
Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite or related programs.
Able to lift/move up to 10 pounds, move from place to place.
Able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods.
Able to stand, bend and reach for prolonged periods.
Ability to do math, organize and prioritize workload, work effectively and efficiently under stress.
Ability to supervise, multitask, understand, and follow instructions.
Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a medical staff leadership role, such as medical staff department or committee chairman, preferred.
Experience serving a multinational, multicultural population.
FQHC background.
Familiarity with Community Health Clinics and/or Indian Health Clinics.
ECW EHR.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of nursing process in addressing needs of patients.
Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of unit specific age criteria for patient population.
Timely completion of unit specific orientation and competencies.
The Family Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice Registered Nurse with additional preparation and skills in physical diagnosis, psycho-social assessment, and management of health needs in primary health care, and who possesses the ability to assist the health status in individuals and families.
The FNP provides for the continuity of healthcare to patients, provides instruction and counseling to individuals, families and groups concerning preventive health care.
collaborates with other providers and agencies to assure the provision of coordination of health care delivery to individuals and families.
The FNP functions within the scope of practice as authorized for the RN pursuant to Business and Professions Code, Division 2, Chapter 6.
The FNP functions within the scope of practice as specified in the Nursing Practice Act and as it applies to all Registered Nurses.
Actively supports, promotes, and works to fulfill the Mission, Vision, and core values of SDAIHC.
Provides excellent internal and external customer service.
Demonstrates SDAIHC’s Standards of Customer Service Behavior: Compassion, Attitude, Communication, Appearance, Sense of Ownership, and Teamwork.
Participates in on-going customer service training.
In every action, seeks to promote SDAIHC as a top service organization.
Contribute to the success of the organization by participating in quality improvement activities.
Complies with all SDAIHC policies and procedures and proactively participates in the implementation of new initiatives.
Participate and ensures continuous quality improvement process as directed by clinic leadership.
Ensures regulatory compliance and adherence with policies and procedures related to safe work practices.
Participate in infection prevention through appropriate use of infection control measures during patient treatment and patient interactions.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for maintaining physical spaces, equipment, and supplies.
Uses all appropriate equipment and/or tools to ensure workplace safety.
Immediately reports unsafe working conditions.
Maintains privacy and security of all patients, employee, and volunteer information and access to such information. Such information is accessed on a need-to-know basis for business purposes only.
Complies with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations. Reports unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful behavior or activity.
Upholds strict ethical standards.
Available for all shifts and, when required, able to work evenings and weekends