Nurse Practitioner (Arleta)

EL PROYECTO DEL BARRIO INC • Los Angeles, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides generalized healthcare services to clinic patients under the supervision of a licensed physician.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing (MSN).
• 3 to 5 years of experience, preferably including experience in a clinical setting.
• Registered nurse (RN) and nurse practitioner (NP) licenses.
• Knowledge of common medical conditions and chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of general pharmacology.
• Knowledge of preventative medicine.
• Ability to positively and effectively represent the organization.
• Ability to work in culturally and racially diverse populations and in lower socio-economic conditions.
• Ability to perform duties skillfully and effectively.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications and electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining a necessary degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.
• Must be able to pass required pre-employment health and background screening.
• Must provide proof of required vaccinations by federal, state, and local funding sources.
• Employees driving personal vehicles for El Proyecto business must provide El Proyecto proof of a valid driving license, and auto liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred.
• Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate within approved protocols for health management of acute and chronically ill patients.
• Meet with patients in a clinic setting.
• Identify health status by taking medical histories, performing examinations, and evaluating test results.
• Initiate and evaluate screening and diagnostic procedures.
• Assess the health status of each patient and initiate appropriate therapeutic intervention.
• Provide patients with comprehensive information to allow for informed decision-making.
• Determine which cases to refer to a physician for further diagnosis and treatment.
• Serve as a clinical consultant to nursing and paramedic personnel.
• Coordinate with the patient care team to develop treatment plans.
• Assess and report on patient progress.
• Keep current and accurate records.
• Interact professionally with the patient and the patient’s family or representatives.
• Consider patient cultural, psychological, social, and environmental factors.
• Respond to medical emergencies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package for full-time employees.
• Mileage reimbursement at the current rate set by the Internal Revenue Service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior