Advanced Practice Provider (Lakeside)

RESPONSIBILITIES

DIRECT PATIENT CARE

• Performs comprehensive physical examinations on patients, including review of patient medical data, such as health history

• Orders, administers, and interprets test results for diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests

• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care, and managing infection

• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance

• Impacts patient experiences by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy

• Assesses and provides age-appropriate care to patients

TEAM SUPPORT

• Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes, working in coordination with care teams

• Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders

• Responds promptly and with caring actions to patients and employees

• Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public

• Cooperates in accomplishing communicated department goals and objectives

CLINICAL ADMINISTRATION

• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care

• Performs in accordance with NHC practice protocols and under the guidance and supervision of the supervising MD(s), according to the terms of the Supervisory Agreement

• Keeps informed of organizational activities and promote mission and goals

• Functions at highest level according to credentials and competency

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree from an accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program required

• Valid CA Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner certification required

• Valid CA DEA license required

• Valid BLS certification from approved American Health Association provider required upon hire

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

• Knowledgeable about and experience with providing direct care to patients

• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Excellent planning and organizational ability

• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently

• Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

COMPLIANCE (Safety & HIPPA)

• Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare's Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately

• Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices

• Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions

• Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment

• Be familiar with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits

• Follow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols

• Maintain privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes

• Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations

• Report all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful