Nurse Practitioner- Community Health Center, Fortuna - CA RESIDENTS

Your SmartSource • Fortuna, CA

24d • $134,754 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Redwoods Rural Health Center (RRHC) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care medical services to patients within the scope of their expertise. This role is crucial for delivering medical, dental, behavioral, and perinatal care to a diverse, rural community, with a focus on low-income and disadvantaged populations, regardless of their ability to pay. The Nurse Practitioner, considered an Advanced Practiced Provider (APP), will report to the Medical Director and play a key role in diagnosing and treating a wide range of patient medical problems.

Requirements

• Holder of valid California license as a Registered Nurse
• Certification by the State of California, Board of Registered Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner
• Holder of a valid Furnishing Number after meeting the hours required by the Board of Registered Nursing
• Unrestricted California Medical license
• Unrestricted DEA license
• Current CPR (ACLS) certifications
• Board Eligible in Family Practice
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from a U.S. accredited residency program
• Successful completion of a family practice residence, within an accredited U.S residency program
• At least 5 years’ comprehensive experience of primary health care in an outpatient setting desired, but willing to train new graduates
• Proficiency with the principles and practice of modern medicine, as related to public health organizations and community health programs
• Comprehensive understanding of current social and economic problems pertaining to public health and their impact on healthcare
• Demonstrated skills in culturally sensitive human interactions
• Astute oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional time management, organizational, accuracy, multi-tasking, attention to detail, problem-solving and follow-through skills
• Ability to work effectively alone and within a collaborative team environment
• Valid CA driver’s license, clean and insurable driving record and reliable transportation to work.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaker, a plus

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat routine patient medical problems across all age groups.
• Utilize in-clinic referral system to other primary care, prenatal, wellness practitioners and support services.
• Utilize out-of-clinic referral network for patients for specialized services.
• Review patient charts and discuss cases with the physician collaborator and/or Medical Director.
• Prepare complete and accurate medical records, which includes relevant coding for all services for legal, clinical and payor compliance, for each patient, in accordance with RRHC’s medical policies.
• Order, collect and interpret patient lab work and diagnostic studies.
• Dispense prescription drugs. Including Schedule lll controlled substances and devices, in accordance with RRHC’s medical policies.
• Order therapies such as occupational, speech, physical therapy and psychological counseling.
• Participates in CQI and HRSA 330 mandated performance requirements.
• Participates in off-site meetings, community events, staff meetings, training, workshops and conferences.
• Serve as a consultant to the Dental and Behavioral Health departments.
• Knowledge and adherence to safety and conduct rules, other regulations and the policies and procedures of Redwoods Rural Health Center.
• Attend regular chart and case review sessions with all concerned clinic staff.
• Adhere to professional and ethical standards of patient care, safety and conduct rules and other regulations, policies and procedures set by RRHC.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan with an annual 4% company match, which vests 100% on start date
• 12 days of annual paid vacation time during years 0 – 3, accrued at 0.04615 per hour and increasing incrementally thereafter
• 50 hours of annual paid sick time allotted on start date and annually on the anniversary date
• 8 annual paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with the organization paying a generous portion of employee and dependent premiums; eligibility to enroll following 60 days of employment.
• Continuing education paid leave, reimbursement and licensing reimbursement available
• Relocation assistance available, for the ideal candidate.

What This Job Offers

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