Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Description

Community Health Alliance is looking for a part-time/per diem Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.  Join our talented team of healthcare providers that focus on serving the community and helping those in need by creating healthy outcomes for patients of every income. Please note that we are currently hiring for part-time and per diem positions only. Full-time opportunities are not available at this time.

We operate six convenient locations throughout Reno and Sparks, providing comprehensive, top-quality medical services, dental and pediatric care, behavioral health, low-cost pharmacies, nourishing food pantries, and more. 

Job Summary: The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is responsible for diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries as a member of a Care Team in a Family Practice model setting; provides comprehensive, outpatient medical services for individuals and families on a continuing basis.

At Community Health Alliance a Nonprofit (FQHC), we believe in having a professional, team-oriented medical community. Where we are a diverse team driven by a mission: to make health care an accessible, patient-centered experience. Providing a high level of care with compassion and respect.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of the essential functions, practices and procedures of a medical clinic and office
2. Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10-CM coding
3. Knowledge of and ability to diagnose and treat a variety of diseases and injuries in a Family Medicine model setting
4. Knowledge of, skills related to and ability to treat medical and surgical emergencies
5. Skill in operating personal computer utilizing word processing, databases, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and e-mail
6. Skill in operating various office equipment: copy/fax machine and telephone
7. Skill in operating various medical office equipment, such as; EKG machine, pulse oximeter, nebulizer, spirometer, audiology, etc.
8. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, patient financial and medical information
9. Ability to read, write legibly, calculate mathematical figures and medication doses
10. Ability to solve practical problems dealing with a variety of variables
11. Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions
12. Ability to work and interact effectively and positively with other staff members in a Care Team environment to build and to enhance teamwork in the clinics and overall CHA's organization
13. Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner
14. Ability to interview and communicate either in person or with an interpreter with patients in a clinical setting including but not limited to Spanish
15. Ability to understand and respond appropriately, effectively and sensitively to special population groups as defined by race, ethnicity, language, age, sex, etc.
16. Ability to hear and speak to converse over telephone and interview patients
17. Ability to see to accurately calculate and administer doses of medication and perform physical exams
18. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds on a frequent basis
19. Reasonable accommodation will be made for physical limitations on an individual basis

Education and Experience: :  Graduate of an accredited Advanced Nurse Practitioner program; certified by the Nevada State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practitioner of Nursing.  Must be licensed in the State of Nevada.