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San Jacinto, CA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 168032 - 178000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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San Jacinto Health Center - San Jacinto CA
Full Time
$168032.00 - $178000.00 Salary
Health Care

Description

At DAP Health we are committed to transforming lives and advancing health equity for all. As a leading nonprofit health care provider we deliver compassionate high-quality care to the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. Our comprehensive services range from primary care to mental health wellness programs and beyond with a focus on those who are most vulnerable. Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate innovative organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. If youre looking for a dynamic and purpose-driven environment we invite you to explore the opportunity to contribute to our mission.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer or designee theNurse Practitioner provides comprehensive medical evaluation education and management for clients that present for routine preventative acute and chronic disease health care services at the clinic site. The Nurse Practitioner will coordinate all of the services necessary for health promotion maintenance rehabilitation and the prevention of disease and disability.

Job Status:Full-time Salaried Exempt

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Assesses and interprets medical and psycho-social histories; performs physical examinations (including gynecological and breast examination as appropriate; identifies problems; formulates a plan of treatment; provides education and referral (as indicated); and evaluates the effectiveness of the interventions prescribed.
  • Consults with or refers clients with abnormal conditions or other medical psychological or social problems to the collaborating physician or other appropriate referral course when indicated.
  • Performs or orders laboratory tests and interprets the results as part of the health management. Reports communicable disease in a timely manner to the appropriate Health Department as per health center protocol.
  • Orders medications.
  • Follows established treatment guidelines as indicated by Health Center protocols.
  • Conducts health teaching and counseling during the medical encounter as appropriate enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
  • Completes the clients clinical record documentation in a timely manner specific to the applicable policies and procedures of the health center.
  • Participates in quality improvement/assurance activities.
  • Participates in continuing medical education activities to enhance professionalism and to ensure quality of care.
  • Provides on-call coverage as scheduled.
  • Works collaboratively with all members of the health center to build a supportive team.
  • Applies infection control measures according to Health Center Policies and Procedures.
  • Maintains professionalism and adheres to client confidentiality.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Sign-on Bonus (New hires only):

  • We are pleased to offer a sign-on bonus of $10000 and a monthly housing stipend for this position. Half of the amount of the sign-on bonus will be paid with your first paycheck and half of the amount will be paid after 6 months of employment.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with the computer and perform medical procedures as indicated.
  • Ability to handle phone calls and interact extensively with patients.

Education and Experience:

  • Degree in Nursing.
  • 2 to 4 years of experience as a Nurse practitioner.
  • Licensed to practice as a CA Nurse Practitioner and currently registered as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
  • Maintains CMEs/CEUs required for licensure.
  • Maintains CPR and Infection Control certifications.
  • Maintains DEA registration.
  • Certified by ANCC or AANP.
  • Experience and knowledge of HIV/AIDS primary care preferred.
  • Experience working with LGBT and Transgender populations preferred.
  • Experience and knowledge of managing clients with substance abuse preferred.
  • Previous experience with an electronic health record preferred.
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • Operates in a clinical setting at times and requires frequent times of sitting standing repetitive motion and talking.
  • Involves contact with patients or patient specimens. Exposure to blood body fluids non-intact skin or tissue specimens required.

Employment Type

Full-Time

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Health Care

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