Nurse Practitioner per diem

Posted:
November 4, 2024

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT:
School Health Clinics of Santa Clara County

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

Under remote supervision is responsible for providing complete clinical care, under a physician's direction and using written protocols for qualified students who attend a designated school. Care may include both individual and/or group health teaching.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Provides comprehensive, direct medical care to children and adolescents including reproductive health using written protocols. Acts as the primary care provider for those patients who sign up for that clinic.

* Teaches individuals and groups about health related topics as time permits.

* Performs or oversees Medical Assistants' performance of accurate CLIH-waived laboratory tests such as urine dip sticks, pregnancy, wet mounts and hemoglobin's. Follows up on lab results.

* Dispenses pre-packaged, pre-labeled medications under protocols.

* Writes clear, problem-oriented medical charting on each patient seen.

* Serves as liaison with teachers, counselors, etc. at the school site.

* Provides direction to the assigned Medical Assistant.

* Assists in data collection for evaluation purposes on each patient seen by completing Encounter Forms.

* Completes necessary billing forms on each patient seen.

* Assures that the assigned clinic runs smoothly and in an organized manner.

* Oversees the day-to-day operations of assigned clinic.

* Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

* Certified or licensed in California as a Physician Assistant or as a Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; and a graduate of a NCCPA , FNP or PNP program.

* B.A. or B.S. in Health Sciences.

* One year's work experience and experience working with children and/or adolescents.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE OF AND ABILITY TO:

* Knowledge of general and specific medical diagnoses and treatments, especially for children and adolescents; problem oriented recording; pharmaceutical treatments; health education methods and techniques and referral resources within the community in order to provide comprehensive treatment.

* Knowledge of primary, acute and chronic healthcare management; basic laboratory work.

* Ability to complete written records in a timely fashion.

* Ability to communicate with children and adolescents; provide group and individual health teaching and counseling in order to provide high quality physical and emotional support to patients.

* Ability to respond well to emergencies in a stressful environment; handle potentially volatile situations in a calm, decisive manner and to recognize when consultation is needed

* Ability to speak and understand Spanish.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Usual clinic environment with frequent interruptions in work to answer telephones and deal with crises.

* May be exposed to communicable diseases.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Under the general administrative supervision and general clinical supervision of the Medical Director.