FNP or PA Urgent Care Practitioner

Northeastern Rural Health Clinics is currently looking for a fulltime or parttime Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team.

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
• $58 $75 Per Hour DOE.

• Serve in this role as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and will see patients in all age groups and serve as a teammate to others in Clinics
• Under supervising physicians conducts delegated duties within a program of family practice care with responsibility for examination diagnosis and treatment of pediatric adult and geriatric populations
• Secures case history and related pertinent information
• Examines patient utilizes laboratory and xray diagnostic tests interprets findings for differential diagnosis; diagnoses ailments; and performs necessary treatment including surgical procedures carrying out such followup treatment as may be medically indicated
• Prepares health care lists setting priorities and creating action plans in consultation with team members
• Orders performs reviews laboratory tests as needed
• Recommends referrals to specialists for patients needing advanced and specialized care
• Participates in preventive health programs such as immunization disease detection disease prevention special health screenings and Northeastern Rural Health Clinics public health programs i.e. Family Planning birth control etc.
• Refers patients with serious conditions to hospital for inpatient care or refers for consultations to medical surgical or other adjunct services
• Prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients following the Delegation of Services Agreement and Guidelines Protocol and Formulary Addendum California law NRHC policies etc.
• Seeks advice from supervising physicians and other medical specialists as required
• Supports others in the care of complicated medical problems or complications which arise out of their care
• Prepares and maintains patient records in electronic health records completing charts timely including monitoring the transfer of records to referral sources
• Provides professional guidance and supervision to the assigned staff or nurses and other professionals
• Participates in on call activities works at other assigned locations conducts rounds and provides care throughout the community as needed
• Serves as a mentor and advisor to others
• Supports all phases of family practice
• Maintains licensure and certification
• Responsive to supervisory feedback utilizing constructive criticism in a positive manner
• Maintains open communication and observes chain of command
• Works well with peers and other employees as a team player
• Sensitive to customer service issues displaying a positive attitude to patients coworkers and the organization as a whole
• Maintains strict confidentiality. Does not disclose confidential information regarding patients coworkers or the organization to unauthorized individuals in or out of the organization
• Models appropriate conduct. Observes the dress code for appearance and grooming standards
• Must maintain confidentiality relating to NRHC personnel patients and information which could result in proprietary damage to NRHC
• Maintains HIPAA compliance at all times
• Adheres to company policies
• Manages quality initiatives to ensure health goals are met
• Performs other duties as assigned demonstrating flexibility and willingness to do extra work as needed