Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

::: {#description aria-label="Description"} ::: {#jobDesc-row} []{#jobDesc} - 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 x-ray diagnostic tests, interprets findings for differential diagnosis; diagnoses ailments; and performs necessary treatment including surgical procedures, carrying out such follow-up 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, co-workers, and the organization as a whole - Maintains strict confidentiality. Does not disclose confidential information regarding patients, co-workers, 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 ::: ::: ::: {#qualifications} ::: {#jobQualifications-row} ::: :::