Nurse Practitioner (Arleta)

El Proyecto Del Barrio; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 133,711 - 200,567; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

El Proyecto Del Barrio is seeking a Full Time Nurse Practitioner at Arleta Family Health Care Clinic in Arleta, CA. This role involves providing comprehensive healthcare services under a physician's supervision, ensuring quality patient care.

Qualified candidates must hold a Master's degree in nursing (MSN), and possess a Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) licenses. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are highly valued. An excellent benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience, preferably in a clinical setting.
• Must have RN and NP licenses.
• Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate within approved protocols for health management of patients.
• Meet patients in a clinic setting.
• Provide patients with comprehensive information for informed decision-making.
• Assess and report on patient progress.
• Respond to medical emergencies as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of chronic disease management

Knowledge of general pharmacology

Ability to work in diverse populations

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in nursing (MSN)

Tools

Microsoft applications

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Arleta Family Health Care Clinic - Arleta, CA 91331

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $133,711.00 - $200,567.00

Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred.

Excellent benefits package for full-time employees.

Job Summary

This position provides generalized healthcare services to clinic patients under the supervision of a licensed physician.

Essential Responsibilities

• Operate within approved protocols for health management of acute and chronically ill patients.
• Meet with patients in a clinic setting.
• Identify health status by taking medical histories, performing examinations, and evaluating test results.
• Initiate and evaluate screening and diagnostic procedures.
• Assess the health status of each patient and initiate appropriate therapeutic intervention.
• Provide patients with comprehensive information to allow for informed decision-making.
• Determine which cases to refer to a physician for further diagnosis and treatment.
• Serve as a clinical consultant to nursing and paramedic personnel.
• Coordinate with the patient care team to develop treatment plans.
• Assess and report on patient progress.
• Keep current and accurate records.
• Interact professionally with the patient and the patient’s family or representatives.
• Consider patient cultural, psychological, social, and environmental factors.
• Respond to medical emergencies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• High level of professionalism, patient service, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of common medical conditions and chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of general pharmacology.
• Knowledge of preventative medicine.
• Ability to positively and effectively represent the organization.
• Ability to work in culturally and racially diverse populations and in lower socio-economic conditions.
• Ability to perform duties skillfully and effectively.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications and electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining a necessary degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.

Education / Experience

• Master’s degree in nursing (MSN).
• 3 to 5 years of experience, preferably including experience in a clinical setting.

Certifications / Licensure / Language

• Registered nurse (RN) and nurse practitioner (NP) licenses.
• Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) preferred.
• Must be able to pass required pre-employment health and background screening.
• Must provide proof of required vaccinations by federal, state, and local funding sources.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Employees driving personal vehicles for El Proyecto business must provide El Proyecto proof of a valid driving license, and auto liability insurance.
• El Proyecto will reimburse employees for their mileage at the current rate set by the Internal Revenue Service. To receive mileage reimbursement, the employee must log their mileage and submit the mileage expense report to their Appropriate Administrator.

Physical Requirements

• Walking, talking, sitting, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 10 pounds; hand and wrist dexterity for utilizing a computer.

Equal Opportunity Employer