Nurse Practitioner (Baldwin Park)

El Proyecto Del Barrio; Baldwin Park (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

El Proyecto Del Barrio in Baldwin Park, CA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Registered Nurse to provide generalized healthcare services under the supervision of a licensed physician in our community clinic. You will manage acute and chronic conditions, conduct exams, order tests, educate patients, and coordinate with the care team to develop and monitor treatment plans while maintaining accurate records.

A MSN, RN/NP license, 3–5 years clinical experience, and bilingual English/Spanish are

Qualifications

• RN and NP licenses required.
• Board certification as FNP/AGPCNP preferred.
• MSN degree required.
• 3–5 years clinical experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment health and background screening.
• Proof of required vaccinations required.

Responsibilities

• Operate within approved health management protocols for acute and chronic illness.
• Meet with patients in a clinic setting.
• Take medical histories, perform examinations, and evaluate test results.
• Initiate and evaluate screening and diagnostic procedures.
• Assess patient health status and initiate therapy as needed.
• Provide patients with information for informed decisions.
• Determine cases requiring physician referral.
• Coordinate with care team to develop treatment plans.
• Keep accurate patient records and report progress.
• Interact professionally with patients and families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Chronic disease management

Pharmacology knowledge

Preventive medicine

EMR systems

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Communication skills

Diversity sensitivity

Education

MSN

3-5 years clinical experience

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Baldwin Park Community Clinic - Baldwin Park, CA 91706Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $137,692.00 - $172,120.00 Salary

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.

QUALIFICATIONSKNOWLEDGE / 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.

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