Nurse Practitioner
Job Type
Part-time
Description

  

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for providing comprehensive, high-quality patient care under the direction of the supervising physician and in accordance with state and federal regulations. The NP performs patient assessments, diagnoses and treats acute and chronic medical conditions, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, develops treatment plans, prescribes medications, and promotes preventive healthcare. The NP works collaboratively with physicians, medical assistants, and administrative staff to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and an outstanding patient experience. This will be a 3 day per week, 8 hour shift. 

Requirements

Clinical   Responsibilities:

· Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.

· Order, perform, and interpret laboratory tests,   diagnostic imaging, and other diagnostic studies.

· Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with   state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.

· Provide follow-up care and monitor patient progress.

· Review and respond to patient messages, refill requests,   laboratory results, and imaging reports in a timely manner.

· See a minimum of 12 patients per day

· Close charts within 24 hours


Operational   Responsibilities:

· Review daily schedules and prepare for patient visits.

· Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to   optimize patient flow.

· Documentation meets all standards and policies.   Documentation includes all findings; interventions and results. 

· Appropriately codes charts.

· Assist in developing and implementing clinical workflows   and best practices.

· Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, Medicare, and   regulatory requirements.


Licensure:

· Current Registered Nurse License in the State of CA 

· Master’s Degree from an accredited NP Program

· National Certification as a NP or certification eligible

· Registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration   (DEA). Registration must be obtained within the first six months of   employment 

· Current BCLD certification

· Telemedicine evaluations for common minor injuries and   illnesses


Work Experience   Requirements: 

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively   communicate with patients

· Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel   and Outlook)

· Must be able to work under   pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and   providing exemplary patient service

· EPIC knowledge preferred


Physical   Requirements: 

· Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential   job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and   local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative   productivity standards. 

· Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance   consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards