Nurse Practitioner - Mobile Program

The Family Nurse Practitioner of the Mobile Program sees patients of all ages (0-99) to will examine and treat common acute illnesses, injuries, accidents and other injuries/illnesses; perform most medical services routinely handled within the scope of the advanced practice registered nurse’s practice; and perform selected laboratory testing, refer to specialists as needed, write prescriptions and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise protocols and available equipment. The Family Nurse Practitioner must be able to provide basic wound care, incision, and drainage, if needed.

This is mainly a field-based role and requires travel. Must have a valid California Driver's License. Training to operate the program van available.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports and implements the organization’s vision, mission and value.
• Determines priorities and method of completing daily workload to ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in timely manner.
• Performs all job functions in a professional and courteous manner. This includes answering all general phone calls timely. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers by being responsive to all inquiries in a timely manner.
• Fosters and promotes a culture of service excellence and accountability.
• Acquires and documents relevant history and physical examination.
• Makes professionally competent assessments and document those with all relevant problems.
• Develops reasonable plan including: treatment; referrals and use of drugs within scope of practice.
• Seeks help and guidance as necessary per protocol.
• Performs relevant procedures competently with complete documentation.
• Provides and consistently documents relevant education.
• Responds to patient special needs and appropriate requests including PAP drugs.
• Works appropriate hours to minimize patient wait time as well as help to relieve overload situations/help other providers.
• Acts and communicates in a professional manner to reduce friction with patients, providers, and staff.
• Attends appropriate meetings as requested.
• Maintains professional appearance in accordance with Gracelight Community Centers policies.
• Participates in peer review and orientation activities as requested.
• Participates in committees when requested.
• Cooperates with use of electronic medical records as requested.
• Uses discretion and judgment in handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Complies with organizational policies and procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Must be willing and able to work at all locations as needed to meet patient care needs.
• Must be willing and able to work all business hours including evenings and weekends.