ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE

The Nurse Practitioner works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare (NHC) by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. This role will provide general medical care and treatment to patients under the direction of providers. In addition, this role will act as a Sub Investigator to Neighborhood Healthcare’s Institute of Health clinical trials.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines/instructions from providers and NHC practice protocols
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient

clinical problems and health care needs

• Records physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis based on patient’s

condition

• Discusses cases with providers and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plans
• Submits health care plans and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by providers
• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment to patients, such as physical therapy, inhalations therapy, or related therapeutic procedures
• Refers patients to providers for consultation or specialized health resources for treatment
• Keeps informed and promotes organizational activities and team goals aligned to the NHC mission and vision
• Identifies training needs and promotes developmental activities for the team
• Performs duties in accordance with the NP Supervisory Agreement
• Impacts patient experiences by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy
• Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes by working in coordination with care teams
• Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders

Clinical Trial:

• Serves as a Sub-Investigator clinician for clinical trials by ensuring all elements of clinical trials work and completed in compliance with standard operating procedures
• Performs study-related decisions in compliance with ethical conduct of studies and IRB approved protocols
• Completes study documentation in accordance with the study specific requirements
• Documents all findings in subject specific source documents
• Provides ongoing assessments of the study subject/patient to identify adverse events, including providing medical management, as needed
• Ensures proper documentation and reporting of all adverse events and serious adverse events
• Performs physical examinations as part the screening evaluation and active study conduct
• Communicates with clinical trial sponsors and auditors, as requested
• Reviews investigator’s brochure prior to performing study related activities
• Participates in on-call activities to ensure adequate medical coverage, as needed
• Monitors safety and well-being of study participants at all times
• Delegates study responsibilities as appropriate to trained study staff

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in nursing required
• California Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing license in good standing is required
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification or ability to acquire upon hire
• Experience working with clinical trials preferred

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 GCP/ICH guidelines, Clinic SOPs, QA/QC procedures, and Investigator 1572 Form

• 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 15 lbs/weight
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

COMPLIANCE (Safety & HIPPA)

• Follows all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately
• Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices
• Follows all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
• Uses appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment
• Familiarity with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits
• Follows all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols
• Maintains privacy of all patients, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes
• Complies with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations
• Reports all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful

Pay range: $147k to $199k per year, depending on experience. (DOE)