Nurse Practitioner, FNP Pediatrics
Nurse Practitioner, FNP Pediatrics
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Job Description
Who We Are:
SAC Health empowers our patients and their families to live vibrant and healthy lives through culturally responsive exceptional care. Patient-centered whole-person care. Our unique full scope team-based approach is what makes SAC Health the provider of choice for patients.
Top-Tier Patient Satisfaction Scores Largest Teaching Health Center FQHC 11 Locations offering 44 Specialties NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Level 3 Certified
Multi-Site Approved for NHSC & NCLRP loan forgiveness programs - NHSC/Nurse Corps/Pediatric Specialty HPSA Scores: Primary: 17 Dental: 25 Mental: 20
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) integrates advanced nursing processes (comprehensive assessment diagnosis planning implementation and evaluation) to deliver high-quality healthcare services and ensure continuity of care for patients. Utilizes advanced knowledge of nursing principles practices and ethics to perform duties within the NP Scope of Practice. Has authority and accountability for coordinating outpatient care including advanced treatment plans. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance patient satisfaction. Performs other duties as needed to support efficient operations of Pediatrics and meet patient care needs in the outpatient setting. Must be willing to see all ages of children including newborns.
Features of this position:
- Leave on Time
- Shared On-Call Schedule
- Work/Life Balance
Schedule: 5 days per week 8 hours per day (Admin hours can be remote) Monday - Friday Location: Indio CA
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DELIVERABLES
- Apply advanced nursing knowledge and skills within the NP scope of practice to manage call queues perform triage coordinate patient referrals and provide comprehensive patient education to patients and their families.
- Develop and implement educational programs tailored to the specific needs of patients families and healthcare professionals related to various health conditions.
- Serve as a clinical resource and provide expertise to clinic staff physicians patients and other departments on medical and nursing matters.
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and perform both simple and complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures required by the patient population served by the NP.
- Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently in the EMR system according to established policies while maintaining strict patient confidentiality.
- Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of care provided by the NP including the development and evaluation of care standards.
- Stay informed about current insurance information and regulations affecting patients and families ensuring compliance with insurance authorization requirements.
- Instruct and schedule patients for tests and procedures ordered by healthcare providers assist with obtaining authorizations and communicate test results to patients after review by healthcare providers.
- Deliver high-quality patient care by adhering to departmental procedures and standards and recommend innovative methods or processes that enhance quality efficiency and effectiveness of care.
- Assist in the development and updating of guidelines and procedures to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to best practices.
- Use time efficiently to ensure completion of nursing duties in accordance with established departmental procedures and standards.
- Coordinate and actively participate in the cross-training of other team members within the department to ensure a cohesive and skilled workforce.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate complex care plans for patients with chronic conditions including medication management specialist referrals and community resources.
- Develop and implement initiatives to promote health education and disease prevention within the community served by the NP including wellness programs health screenings and outreach events.
- Other duties as outlined by the official job description.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Masters Degree and completion of NP curriculum required. Doctorate preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: Active and unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license and California Nurse Practitioner Certificate required. Preferred to have a National Provider Identifier (NPI). DEA License is required. As a requirement of this position you must receive EPIC certification for the module you have been hired into.
- Experience: Minimum one year experience in an area of NP specialty required. Minimum two (2) years of experience as an RN in an acute care setting or in a sub-specialty clinic environment required. Management experience preferred.
- Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Proficiency in EMR systems like Epic advanced computer skills in MS Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Word as well as the ability to use planning software and spreadsheets for scheduling and data analysis. A typing speed of 40 WPM is needed for efficient data entry along with accurate copying skills. Effective telephone use is essential for patient
communication and care coordination. - Interpersonal Skills: Exhibit strong interpersonal abilities to communicate effectively and collaborate with patients families healthcare professionals and interdisciplinary teams. This entails active listening empathy cultural sensitivity and the capacity to build rapport and trust across diverse healthcare environments
- Essential Mental Abilities: Possess critical mental faculties to analyze complex medical situations make informed decisions and adapt to evolving patient needs. This includes strong problem-solving skills attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Work Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Must not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visas.
EEO: SAC Health is committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive work environment and is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
Full Benefits Package Effective on Your First Day!
Industry Leading PTO Accrual (accrued per pay period) Sick Leave Paid Holidays Paid Jury Duty Bereavement SAC Health Covers approximately 85% of Team Member health premium costs (may vary w/benefit plan selection) Retirement - up to 8% employer contribution Continuing Education and Learning Benefits Annual Mission Trip and much more!
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Employment Type
Part-Time
