Nurse Practitioner

Life Tree Community Health Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Tree Community Health Center seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive primary care to patients in a community health setting. The NP will assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients while coordinating with physicians and other staff to optimize outcomes.

Candidates must hold an MSN or DNP, RN license, and NP licensure with national certification. Strong clinical skills, pharmacology knowledge, and EHR experience are required to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Proficient in clinical assessment and decision making.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear communication with patients and teams.
• Solid understanding of pharmacology and medication safety.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments, physical exams, and histories.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and labs.
• Prescribe meds within state regulations and create treatment plans.
• Educate patients on conditions, meds, and preventive care.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatments as needed.
• Document encounters accurately in EHRs.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and specialists.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with laws.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Evidence‑based practice

Education

MSN or DNP

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Description A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides comprehensive healthcare services to patients. Nurse Practitioners assess, diagnose, and treat illnesses, prescribe medications as authorized, and promote preventive healthcare. They work independently or collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments, physical examinations, and medical histories.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans within state regulations.
• Educate patients on health conditions, medications, and preventive care.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Document patient encounters, diagnoses, and treatments accurately in electronic health records.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, specialists, and other healthcare providers.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with healthcare laws and professional standards.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), as applicable.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• State Nurse Practitioner licensure and national certification in the appropriate specialty.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and evidence-based practice.
• Experience with electronic health records is preferred.