Nurse Practitioner

Requisition #: 51949

Status: Full-time/Part-time, Exempt

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM (Work hours beyond clinic hours may be required to complete tasks and documentation.)

• On-call (by phone only) duties are required.

Onsite or Hybrid: Onsite position, Monday - Friday

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Site Medical Director, the nurse practitioner will provide primary medical care services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide primary medical care for adult patients at APLA Health mainly at its medical clinic in Los Angeles (Baldwin Hills). On occasion, it may be necessary to provide services at another APLA Health site in Los Angeles or Long Beach.
• Conducts histories and physical exams on patients.
• Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
• Establishes treatment plans, administers, furnishes or recommends medications
• Documents gathered information in medical record as required by policies and completes charting within 48 hours of a clinical encounter.
• Provides health maintenance and preventative care according to quality evidence-based standards and protocols related to contractual obligations.
• Participates in chart review and quality assurance activities as part of APLA Health Quality Management Program.
• Participates in APLA Health PrEP and PEP protocols for qualified patients
• Evaluate and treat patients presenting for sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment in accordance with protocols.
• The NP will be expected to see approximately 14 or more patients per full work day. The NP will have one half day of administrative time per week.
• Effectively communicate with clients/patients in English and Spanish as required per aforementioned job duties.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.