Family Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Primary Care

Job Description
The Staff Pad is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join a respected Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the Ontario community. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative clinical environment focused on delivering high-quality primary care to a diverse patient population.

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner is an integral member of the clinical care team, providing comprehensive primary care services to patients and families in a patient-centered environment. The role involves performing health assessments, diagnosing and treating conditions, prescribing medications, and coordinating care with specialists when appropriate.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, high-quality, and cost-effective primary care services to a diverse patient population.
• Perform health assessments and physical examinations for adults and children.
• Develop treatment plans and collaborate with patients and families to establish self-management goals.
• Prescribe medications and order necessary diagnostic or screening tests.
• Coordinate and refer patients for specialty care when needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA standards and protect patient health information.
• Submit appropriate billing codes reflecting diagnosis and nature of the visit.
• Participate in safety programs and emergency response initiatives when assigned.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and development of clinical policies and procedures.
• Complete all required trainings and organizational requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner program (Master's preferred)
• Current California RN and Nurse Practitioner license
• Specialty certification
• Current DEA license
• CPR certification as a healthcare provider
• Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations
• Commitment to providing respectful and compassionate care