Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant)

Grammar; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Grammar is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join a mission-driven community health center. The role involves examining patients, evaluating symptoms, diagnosing conditions, and developing treatment plans in collaboration with the Medical Director.

Ideal candidates have California licensure, board certification, and experience working with low-income or homeless populations.

Qualifications

• Active clinical judgment and decision-making in acute and chronic care settings.
• Bilingual or multilingual communication skills (Spanish, Russian, Farsi, or Pashto) are a strong plus.
• Ability to work with underserved populations and adapt to variable patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients, assess symptoms, diagnose conditions, and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with Medical Director to administer medical care within licensure.
• Document patient care accurately and maintain records per standards.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Multilingual capabilities

Education

California RN license

NCCPA board certification

NP board certification

Job description

Role: Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant)
Join a mission-driven community health center providing comprehensive medical care to underserved patients through community clinics and mobile medicine programs.In this role,you will examine patients,evaluate symptoms, diagnose conditions,develop treatment plans,and administer medical care in collaboration with the Medical Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Observe,assess,and document patient signs,symptoms,and responses to treatment; initiate appropriate reporting,referrals,or emergency procedures.
• Examine patients using physical findings,lab results,and medical history to ascertain illnesses and prescribe treatments.
• Develop and institute appropriate treatment plans per protocol for acute and chronic medical problems with Medical Director consultation.
• Direct and oversee patient care services,including medication administration and therapeutic agents within the scope of licensure.
• Provide patient education,counseling,and disease prevention services.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records in accordance with agency and JCAHO standards.

Requirements:

• For Nurse Practitioners:Current California RN,NP,and NPF licenses,plus current Nurse Practitioner board certification.
• For Physician Assistants:California Physician Assistant License,PA Certificate,and NCCPA board certification.
• 1-2 years of clinical experience working with underserved,low-income,or homeless populations preferred.
• Current BLS and DEA certifications.
• Current and valid California driver's license and proof of personal auto insurance.

Ideal Candidate:

A dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with experience serving low-income or homeless communities, possessing strong clinical judgment in managing acute and chronic conditions.Bilingual or multilingual skills (Spanish, Russian,Farsi,or Pashto) are a strong plus.