Nurse Practitioner II​/III - Community Health Centers

The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) offers opportunities for Family Nurse Practitioners at its Community Health Centers (CHCs) in western Riverside County.

Current clinic openings:
Lake Elsinore, Mead Valley, Moreno Valley, Mobile Health - PER DIEM.

Family Nurse Practitioners provide primary care and specialty services to underserved populations in federally qualified CHCs.

Ideal candidates are board certified, have 2-3 years of primary care experience, and may have bilingual Spanish skills. The Per Diem Mobile Health/floater position requires a minimum of two days per week and involves driving between sites.

• Take patient health histories; perform physical examinations; record findings and assess patients' health status.
• Identify abnormalities and/or concerns in physical, mental, emotional, developmental, and psychosocial functioning; order, review, and interpret diagnostic and screening procedures.
• Perform selected diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; follow orders for administering medications and therapeutic devices.
• Provide health counseling and educate patients on specific areas related to patient illness/health status.
• Refer patients for further diagnosis and/or treatment when indicated; identify patients who require immediate attention of a physician; initiate specified emergency treatment; carry out approved treatment plans.
• Initiate orders for medication and therapeutic devices to patients; may assist in orienting less experienced nurse practitioners.
• Provide input into clinical decision making via participation on committees as assigned; collaborate with other nurse practitioners and physicians to review protocols for healthcare.

Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college/university in nursing, public health, health sciences, or a closely related field, plus current certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a recognized National Board.

NP II – one year of experience in a comparable healthcare setting. NP III – three years as a Nurse Practitioner with at least one year in a comparable setting.

Knowledge of techniques used in diagnosing and treating personal health problems; principles of health maintenance and disease management; psychosocial assessment; normal growth and development; pathophysiology; pharmacology; nutrition; counseling and health education principles; healthcare delivery systems; community resources and referral systems; legal implications of nursing practice; principles of quality assurance.

Ability to provide care to patients with acute and chronic health problems; collaborate with the healthcare team; write clear documentation; provide independent nursing care; function under standardized protocols; communicate effectively; establish working relationships with patients and teams; analyze situations and take appropriate action.

Possession of a certificate authorizing practice as a Nurse Practitioner in California, a valid license to furnish medications as an NP, and a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California. Current certification as an NP by a recognized National Board is required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association may be required at certain work locations.

For questions regarding this recruitment, contact recruiter Angela Levinson:
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