Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working with underserved, low-income older adults in an outpatient clinic or similar setting.
• Completion of an approved or accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current unrestricted license to practice in California, or ability to obtain one.
• DEA license, or ability to obtain one.
• Current American Heart Association health care provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advanced Resuscitation Training.
• Must meet FHCSD Driving Requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish-speaking ability is preferred due to the patient population.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to approximately 12 patients per day while coordinating with an integrated health team.
• Complete required documentation in accordance with department standards.
• Work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.
• Participate in PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings.
• Maintain required certifications and licensures.
• Attend mandatory meetings, minimize incident reports, use resources efficiently, and practice medicine cost-effectively.
• Maintain FHCSD behavioral standards, including effective listening and communication and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Maintain satisfactory peer reviews and assess medical information, including pathophysiology, patient presentation, and differential diagnosis, to support health promotion and disease prevention.
• Meet clinic site and organizational needs reliably and flexibly, prioritize work, and make an effort to adhere to the schedule.
• Participate in the Clinical Outcomes Program and work toward organizational targets for all metrics.
• Perform administrative duties, including appropriately reviewing and managing lab reports, charts, and medication refills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free malpractice insurance
• CME credit and time off
• NHSC loan repayment eligibility
• Retirement plan with 50% employer match
• Paid time off
• Extended sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Relocation assistance