DAP Health – Certified Nurse Midwife – El Cajon, CA

Overview

Salary Range $ – $ Salary/year

Position Type Full Time

Category Health Care

At DAP Health, we are committed to transforming lives and advancing health equity for all. As a leading nonprofit health care provider, we deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. Our comprehensive services range from primary care to mental health, wellness programs, and beyond, with a focus on those who are most vulnerable.

Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, innovative organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. If you’re looking for a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, we invite you to explore the opportunity to contribute to our mission.

The Advanced Practice Provider (Float) works to support the mission and vision of DAP Health by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. This role will provide direct healthcare services to patients under the direction and responsibility of our team of Physicians.

• Assess and interpret medical and psycho-social histories; perform physical examinations (including gynecological and breast examination as appropriate; identify problems; formulate a plan of treatment; provide education and referral (as indicated); and evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions prescribed
• Independently assess and treat patients as clinically indicated. Consult with or refer clients with abnormal conditions or other medical, psychological, or social problems to the collaborating physician or another appropriate referral course when indicated
• Perform or order laboratory tests and interpret the results as part of health management. Report communicable diseases in a timely manner to the appropriate Health Department as per health center protocol
• Order medications
• Follow established treatment guidelines as indicated by national guidelines or Health Center protocols
• Meet clinical quality performance measures (UDS and HEDIS measures)
• Conduct health teaching and counseling during the medical encounter, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options
• Complete the client’s clinical record documentation in a timely manner specific to the applicable policies and procedures of the health centre
• Participate in quality improvement/assurance activities
• Participate in continuing medical education activities to enhance professionalism and to ensure quality of care
• Provide on-call coverage as scheduled
• Work collaboratively with all members of the health centre to build a supportive team
• Apply infection control measures according to Health Center Policies and Procedures
• Maintain professionalism and adhere to client confidentiality
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Triage new and existing patients to determine acuity of immediate complaint; assess, diagnose, and treat
• Administer all diagnostic and treatment protocols
• Provide quality care to the patients within the scope of practice outlined by state or federal law and understand the organization’s commitment to provide high-quality patient care
• Perform physical examinations and/or preventive health measures to assess and evaluate patient’s clinical problems and health care needs
• Refer patient to other available services/specialist to meet needs where appropriate Examine patients, formulate differential diagnostic plans, and define and order required diagnostic testing
• Interpret examination findings and test results and implement treatment plans
• Instruct patients in their proper care and treatment alternatives…