Job Title:               Family Nurse Practitioner with experience serving infants, children, adolescents and

                                adults.                   

Department:  Medical Services

FLSA Status:        Non-Exempt                                                                         Position Status: Part-time/Full Time

EEO-1 Code:        Professional                                                                          Revision Date: 6/09

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Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner obtains medical histories and performs medical evaluations on clinic patients, treats medical problems, maintains records, and provides health education.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Training, Licensure):

• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner with the State of California required;
  
• Two plus years related experience preferred;
  
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties of the job;
  
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification;
  
• Knowledge of primary care principles and practices;
  
• Knowledge of medications, including indications, contraindications, interactions, dosing, side effects, and proper administration;
  
• Knowledge of patient care, addiction treatment and mental health disorders;
  
• Knowledge of community resources;
  
• Ability to perform medical examinations using standard medical procedures;
  
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress;
  
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations;
  
• Ability to educate patients and/or families and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment;
  
• Ability to maintain detailed records;
  
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional relationships;
  
• Good oral and written communication skills;
  
• Computer literacy and bilingual language capability preferred.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Obtain detailed medical history and perform physical examination on assigned patients;
  
• Assess and treat medical problems;
  
• Write detailed progress notes on patients' charts following SOAP format; maintain other records as needed;
  
• Provide health education to patients and families;
  
• Maintain pace with assigned appointment schedule and help assure timely patient access to care;
  
• Consult with designated physician when required to assure optimal clinical management of patients.
  
• Perform other medical or educational functions as indicated (in the scope of practice for a Nurse Practitioner), within assigned work hours/shift;
  
• Participate constructively in peer review activities and quality assurance/improvement projects as assigned;
  
• Participate constructively in the annual performance evaluation process;
  
• Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods;
  
• Comply with all State Laws governing Nurse Practitioners;
  
• Oversee student interns including Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners as requested;
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The work environment is characteristic of clinic environment.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to conduct various medical procedures, physical exams, diagnostic evaluations and computer work.  The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.   The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderately loud; incumbent must be able to focus in an environment with many distractions.

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client’s use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care.  The employee may also be exposed to bodily fluids (blood, urine) and hazardous chemicals.  The employee must be ready to respond quickly and effectively to many types of situations, including crisis situations and potentially hostile situations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.