LOCATION: El Puerto Health Center – Wilmington, CA

DUTIES: The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for preventive and acute health care services of assigned caseload of patients. The position collaborates with the Medical Director as described in the established protocol. Other duties may include:

· Provides medical care to indigent primary care patients.

· Provides consultation to the nurses and clinical staff.

· Consults with medical director regarding work performance of nurse practitioners and nurses.

· Consults training or assist in training of medical students, interns, residents, nurse practitioners and other related health professionals.

· Coordinates medical care of assigned patients.

· Consults with other staff physicians and para-medical personnel regarding medical management of patients and quality of medical and diagnostic work performed.

· Confers with medical director on management issues.

· Participates in medical and services utilization audits, peer review and quality assurance activities.

QUALIFICATIONS: Following are the qualifications and competencies required to perform the essential functions of this position. Qualifications may be subject to modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Current RN NP license and CPR. Experience working with clients and staff from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Ability to travel as needed. Bilingual ability helpful.

Recovering individuals must have a minimum two years clean, sober and abstinent to be considered for employment

Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is a non-for-profit, community-based health care organization, whose mission is to transform lives by providing substance abuse, mental health, drug-free transitional living, family preservation, prevention and Family Health Center and other related health services to the residents of Southern California. If you are interested in being a part of this dynamic organization, please apply.

BENEFITS: BHS offers a full complement of benefits for eligible employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Long & Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.

APPLICATIONS: Applicants may email resume to jobs@bhs-inc.org or fax to (310) 679-4621, or apply in person at 15519 Crenshaw Blvd., Gardena, CA 90249. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

BHS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

BHS will consider applicants with criminal history as required.

Pay: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Wilmington, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person