FNP or PA Urgent Care Practitioner

NORTHEASTERN RURAL HEALTH CLINICS • Susanville, CA

4d • $58 - $75

About The Position

Northeastern Rural Health Clinics is currently looking for a full-time or part-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team. Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed $58 – $75 Per Hour DOE. Serve in this role as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and will see patients in all age groups and serve as a teammate to others in Clinics Under supervising physicians, conducts delegated duties within a program of family practice care with responsibility for examination, diagnosis and treatment of pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations Secures case history and related pertinent information Examines patient, utilizes laboratory and x-ray diagnostic tests, interprets findings for differential diagnosis; diagnoses ailments; and performs necessary treatment including surgical procedures, carrying out such follow-up treatment as may be medically indicated Prepares health care lists, setting priorities and creating action plans in consultation with team members Orders, performs, reviews laboratory tests as needed Recommends referrals to specialists for patients needing advanced and specialized care Participates in preventive health programs such as immunization, disease detection, disease prevention, special health screenings and Northeastern Rural Health Clinics' public health programs, i.e., Family Planning, birth control, etc. Refers patients with serious conditions to hospital for inpatient care or refers for consultations to medical, surgical or other adjunct services Prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients following the Delegation of Services Agreement and Guidelines, Protocol and Formulary Addendum, California law, NRHC policies, etc. Seeks advice from supervising physicians and other medical specialists, as required Supports others in the care of complicated medical problems or complications which arise out of their care Prepares and maintains patient records in electronic health records completing charts timely, including monitoring the transfer of records to referral sources Provides professional guidance and supervision to the assigned staff or nurses and other professionals Participates in on call activities, works at other assigned locations, conducts rounds, and provides care throughout the community, as needed Serves as a mentor and advisor to others Supports all phases of family practice Maintains licensure and certification Responsive to supervisory feedback, utilizing constructive criticism in a positive manner Maintains open communication and observes chain of command Works well with peers and other employees as a team player Sensitive to customer service issues, displaying a positive attitude to patients, co-workers, and the organization as a whole Maintains strict confidentiality. Does not disclose confidential information regarding patients, co-workers, or the organization to unauthorized individuals in or out of the organization Models appropriate conduct. Observes the dress code for appearance and grooming standards Must maintain confidentiality relating to NRHC personnel, patients, and information which could result in proprietary damage to NRHC Maintains HIPAA compliance, at all times Adheres to company policies Manages quality initiatives to ensure health goals are met Performs other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to do extra work as needed

Responsibilities

• Serve in this role as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and will see patients in all age groups and serve as a teammate to others in Clinics
• Under supervising physicians, conducts delegated duties within a program of family practice care with responsibility for examination, diagnosis and treatment of pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
• Secures case history and related pertinent information
• Examines patient, utilizes laboratory and x-ray diagnostic tests, interprets findings for differential diagnosis; diagnoses ailments; and performs necessary treatment including surgical procedures, carrying out such follow-up treatment as may be medically indicated
• Prepares health care lists, setting priorities and creating action plans in consultation with team members
• Orders, performs, reviews laboratory tests as needed
• Recommends referrals to specialists for patients needing advanced and specialized care
• Participates in preventive health programs such as immunization, disease detection, disease prevention, special health screenings and Northeastern Rural Health Clinics' public health programs, i.e., Family Planning, birth control, etc.
• Refers patients with serious conditions to hospital for inpatient care or refers for consultations to medical, surgical or other adjunct services
• Prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients following the Delegation of Services Agreement and Guidelines, Protocol and Formulary Addendum, California law, NRHC policies, etc.
• Seeks advice from supervising physicians and other medical specialists, as required
• Supports others in the care of complicated medical problems or complications which arise out of their care
• Prepares and maintains patient records in electronic health records completing charts timely, including monitoring the transfer of records to referral sources
• Provides professional guidance and supervision to the assigned staff or nurses and other professionals
• Participates in on call activities, works at other assigned locations, conducts rounds, and provides care throughout the community, as needed
• Serves as a mentor and advisor to others
• Supports all phases of family practice
• Maintains licensure and certification
• Responsive to supervisory feedback, utilizing constructive criticism in a positive manner
• Maintains open communication and observes chain of command
• Works well with peers and other employees as a team player
• Sensitive to customer service issues, displaying a positive attitude to patients, co-workers, and the organization as a whole
• Maintains strict confidentiality. Does not disclose confidential information regarding patients, co-workers, or the organization to unauthorized individuals in or out of the organization
• Models appropriate conduct. Observes the dress code for appearance and grooming standards
• Must maintain confidentiality relating to NRHC personnel, patients, and information which could result in proprietary damage to NRHC
• Maintains HIPAA compliance, at all times
• Adheres to company policies
• Manages quality initiatives to ensure health goals are met
• Performs other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to do extra work as needed

What This Job Offers

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