Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

Location: Valley Springs

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:

Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Department:
Valley Springs Health & Wellness Center - Clinical Medical

Reports To:

Medical DirectorFLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Employment Status:
Full-Time/Part-Time, as applicable

Location:

Valley Springs Health & Wellness Center – Rural Health Clinic POSITION SUMMARY The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse responsible for providing comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare services within Valley Springs Health & Wellness Center, a Rural Health Clinic. The Nurse Practitioner provides care consistent with their education, training, experience, certification, clinical privileges, organizational policies, and applicable federal and California laws and regulations governing Nurse Practitioner practice.

The Nurse Practitioner evaluates and manages acute and chronic health conditions, provides preventive and wellness services, develops and implements treatment plans, orders and interprets diagnostic testing, prescribes medications and treatments within authorized scope of practice, provides patient education, and coordinates referrals and follow-up care.

The Nurse Practitioner functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team and works collaboratively with physicians, other advanced practice providers, registered nurses, medical assistants, behavioral health professionals, dental personnel, referral staff, and other clinical and administrative personnel to promote safe, effective, coordinated, and accessible patient care.

Compensation and Benefits $70.00-$95.00 DOEValley Springs Health & Wellness Center offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that may include:

Medical Insurance Vision Insurance (included in Medical)
Dental Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan Some Paid Holidays Accruing Vacation according to policy

Sick Leave in accordance with California law Continuing Education and Professional Development Opportunities Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan provisions and may be modified by the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive healthcare services appropriate to the patient population assigned to the provider. Responsibilities include obtaining and documenting appropriate medical histories; performing physical examinations and clinical assessments; evaluating symptoms and clinical findings; establishing differential and working diagnoses; and developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized treatment plans.

The Nurse Practitioner evaluates and manages acute illnesses and injuries as well as chronic medical conditions. The provider orders and interprets laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, and other clinically appropriate testing and uses the results in developing and modifying patient treatment plans. When a patient's condition exceeds the Nurse Practitioner's scope, competency, clinical privileges, or the capabilities of the clinic, the Nurse Practitioner initiates appropriate consultation, referral, transfer, or escalation to a higher level of care.

The Nurse Practitioner prescribes medications, treatments, therapies, medical devices, and other interventions in accordance with applicable California law, furnishing or prescribing authority, DEA registration when applicable, clinical privileges, and organizational policies and procedures.

Preventive healthcare is an essential component of the position. The Nurse Practitioner assesses preventive health needs and provides or coordinates appropriate screenings, immunizations, health maintenance services, risk-reduction counseling, and patient education. The provider promotes effective management of chronic disease and encourages patient participation in treatment planning and healthcare decision-making.

PATIENT EDUCATION AND CONTINUITY OF CAREThe Nurse Practitioner communicates diagnoses, treatment options, medication instructions, test results, follow-up recommendations, and other relevant healthcare information to patients and, when appropriate and authorized, their families or caregivers. Education will be provided in a manner appropriate to the patient's needs and level of understanding.

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for appropriate continuity and follow-through of care. This includes timely review and response to laboratory and imaging results, medication refill requests, patient messages, consultation reports, referrals, hospital or emergency department information, and other clinical information requiring provider review.

Abnormal or clinically significant findings shall be appropriately addressed, communicated, documented, and followed until the provider's responsibility for the matter has been appropriately completed, transferred, or otherwise resolved.

MEDICAL RECORD DOCUMENTATION The Nurse Practitioner maintains accurate, complete, timely, and clinically appropriate documentation in the electronic health record. Documentation shall support the…