Nurse Practitioner, Family

Impact Lives, Impact Community Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff. General Job Description Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Family Nurse Practitioner offers and provides complete medical services to patients. As a provider for Family Health Centers of San Diego, you embrace a spirit of service to provide caring, affordable, high quality healthcare and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low income and medically underserved persons. You thrive on the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment with many chronically ill patients, knowing you are making a difference in your community every day. You enjoy partnering with the provider team to provide excellence in medical services. Job Roles Completes all required documentation accurately, timely and thoroughly in accordance with department standards and to comply with electronic medical record requirements, including medication reconciliation, finalizing notes, clearing out personal pool, and participating in clinic pool. Follows FHCSD policies and procedures, including (but not limited to), cooperating with the timely submission of credentialing and licensing paperwork; maintaining BLS certification; maintaining CME units based on the requirements of the specifying Board; attending all mandatory meetings; minimizing incident reports; using resources efficiently and practicing medicine in a cost-effective manner. Maintain FHCSD behavioral standards, including (but not limited to), effective listening and communication skills and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients. Maintains a productivity expectation of 2.58 patients per hour with minimum productivity of 2.2 patients per hour. Maintains satisfactory peer reviews: able to assess medical information including pathophysiology, patient presentation, differential diagnosis, etc., in order to facilitate health promotion and disease prevention. Meets clinic site and organization needs in a reliable and flexible manner; prioritizes work and makes an effort to adhere to schedule. Participate in Clinical Outcomes Program and work towards meeting organizational targets for all metrics. Participates in administrative duties, including lab reports, charts, and medication refills reviewed and managed appropriately. Performs other duties as assigned. Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training required. Current Nurse Practitioner Certification and Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Permit required. Current State License and national certification required from one of the following National certifying bodies: 1. The American Academy of Nurse Practitioner 2. Nurse Credentialing Center 3. National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties 4. National Certification Board of Pediatrics Nurse Practitioners & Nurses 5. Oncology Nurse Certification Corporation & Critical Care Certification Corp. DEA License required. Master's degree required. Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required. Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency. Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy. Experience/Specialized skills (including Language) 1 year of experience working with underserved, low-income persons, or homeless persons preferred. Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups. Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation). Bilingual (English/Spanish) capabilities strongly desired. Cultural and linguistic sensitivity to populations served required. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and concepts of disease. Knowledge of patient care activities, the clinic environment, and how the services and functions interact. Knowledge of, and ability to take a detailed medical history, to conduct a physical examination, to follow observation procedures, to order and perform diagnostic and therapeutic tasks, and to exercise a degree of judgment in integrating and interpreting findings on the basis of general medical knowledge. Must possess a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and to serve homeless and medically underserved families. Physical Requirements/Working Environment Bending (neck): FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Bending (waist): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS) Carrying 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Carrying 11 - 25 lbs: NEVER Carrying 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER Carrying 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER Carrying 75 lbs: NEVER Climbing (ladder): NEVER Climbing (stairs): RARELY (0-1 HRS) Driving: To drive from one clinic or another, or in the community: REGULAR DRIVING (MORE THAN 3 DAYS PER WEEK) Exposure to blood borne pathogens and biohazards: YES Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals: Office and medical supplies. Fine manipulation: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS) Kneeling: RARELY (0-1 HRS) Lifting 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Lifting 11 - 25 lbs: NEVER Lifting 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER Lifting 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER Lifting over 75 lbs: NEVER Power Grasping: RARELY (0-1 HRS) Pulling 0 - 10 lbs: NEVER Pulling 11 - 25 lbs: NEVER Pulling 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER Pulling 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER Pulling over 75 lbs: NEVER Pushing 0 - 10 lbs: NEVER Pushing 11 - 25 lbs: NEVER Pushing 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER Pushing 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER Pushing over 75 lbs: NEVER Reaching (above shoulder level): RARELY (0-1 HRS) Reaching (below shoulder level): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS) Repetitive use of hand: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS) Simple Grasping: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS) Sitting: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Standing: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Twisting: RARELY (0-1 HRS) Use of Personal Protective Equipment: Face Shield, goggles, masks, gloves, lab coats, and safety needles. Walking: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Working around equipment and machinery: Office equipment Ages of Patients Served: Adolescent (13-18), Adult (19-64), Geriatric (65 ), Pediatric (0-12) About Us Founded in 1970, Family Health Centers of San Diego is dedicated to providing caring, affordable, high-quality health care and support services to all people, with a special commitment to the uninsured, low-income and medically underserved. We are the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in Southern California and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the country. Anti-Discrimination Statement Family Health Centers of San Diego complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, genetic information, language preference/ability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity, AIDS/HIV, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking.

Salary : $100,000