Nurse Practitioner (Freemont Clinic)

UNIVERSITY MUSLIM MEDICAL ASSOCIATION INC•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$135,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides primary care medical services to UMMA patients, delivering thorough, compassionate, evidence-based care to underserved communities. The role includes reviewing patient records, taking medical histories, conducting examinations, ordering and interpreting tests, documenting findings, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications and vaccinations, providing preventive care, and coordinating referrals and follow-up. Prenatal and postnatal care and minor procedures may be performed when applicable and within granted privileges. The Nurse Practitioner participates in quality improvement, peer review, provider and clinical meetings, and UMMA’s coverage and on-call schedule. The position may supervise medical assistants and licensed vocational nurses, and may provide leadership and instruction to volunteers, students, and less experienced staff. The role requires collaboration as part of a care team and may require working one Saturday per month if needed. Starting salary depends on experience and additional duties: Nurse Practitioner I (0–3 years) is listed at $135,000–$145,000; Nurse Practitioner II (3 or more years with additional duties) is listed at $145,000–$160,000. Providers may be eligible for a $15,000 retention bonus with a two-year service commitment.

Requirements

Certificate to practice as a Nurse Practitioner from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Active DEA license.
Master’s or doctoral degree.
Valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.
Successful completion and acceptable results of a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and criminal background check.
Meet healthcare personnel vaccination and preventive testing requirements for Hepatitis B, influenza, MMR, Tdap, and tuberculosis.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the role, including regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Leadership and/or management skills.
Spanish language ability.
Board certified or board eligible in specialty.

Responsibilities

Provide thorough, compassionate, evidence-based patient care.
Review patient records, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status.
Elicit and record medical histories and social determinants of health.
Complete accurate and thorough SOAP note documentation and maintain patient records according to policy.
Examine patients to determine their general physical condition.
Order and interpret necessary laboratory tests, pathology results, and radiologist reports to develop and execute treatment plans.
Prescribe evidence-based treatments and medications based on patient condition and allergies, and discuss possible medication or immunization side effects.
Prescribe vaccinations to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
Advise patients on diet, hygiene, and primary and secondary disease prevention.
Provide prenatal care and postnatal care to mothers and infants when applicable.
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for specialized treatment.
Perform minor surgery or procedures when within granted privileges.
Attempt to address all care gaps at each visit.
Follow up with patients regarding progress in high-risk or emergency cases.
Conduct physical examinations for school admission, employment consideration, or insurance eligibility.
Administer family planning services in compliance with Title X rules, regulations, and protocols.
Develop positive rapport with patients and families to foster provider-patient relationships.
Participate in the Quality Improvement Program, peer review, provider and clinical meetings, and UMMA’s coverage and on-call schedule.
Provide preventive healthcare services in accordance with HEDIS and other national evidence-based standards.
Complete patient charting and address inbox messages in a timely manner.
Maintain current knowledge and appropriate licensure.
Work one Saturday per month if a need is identified.
Collaborate as a care team member.
May supervise medical assistants and licensed vocational nurses and provide leadership or instruction to volunteers, students, and less experienced staff.
Travel frequently via personal vehicle throughout the community.