APP - Pediatric opening in San Rafael, CA

Company: Archway Physician Recruitment
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: September 21, 2022

Job Description:

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**Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Opening in California**
Located in San Rafael, CA - Near San Francisco.
Full-time, permanent position.
Proficiency in medical Spanish is required.

**Overview**
We are a family helping other families in the community and we are always striving to be better for the people and the community we serve.
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we serve patients from all walks of life. No one is turned away and charges are based on each individuals ability to pay.

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) is responsible for providing and managing quality health care services to patients. The PNP directly reports to the Medical Director.

**Responsibilities**
-Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
-Consult with staff physicians as needed.
-Furnishes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions, within their scope of practice.
-Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
-Trains and supervises students engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
-Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
-Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives. Continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
-As appropriate to the position, participates in specific health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
-Attends medical staff meetings and general staff meetings.
-Assists in the ongoing development and implementation of performance-improvement activities such as quality assurance, peer review, and staff development.
-Maintains a professional relationship with staff and patients.
-Assists in the coordination and integration of all health clinic outreach programs as directed by the Medical Director.
-Performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve clinic goals and objectives, as directed by the Medical Director.
-Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
-Must have a current California Nurse Practitioner license.
-Must have a current California license issued by the Board of Registered Nurses of California.
-Current registration issued by the DEA allowing the prescription of drugs.
-Current BLS certification and current national certificate.
-1 year of clinical experience is required.
-Proficiency in medical Spanish is required.
-Experience with NextGen Electronic Health Records (EHR) a plus.
-Prior experience working in Community Health Clinics environment preferred.
-Prior experience working with under-served patient population desired but not required.
-Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
-Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients -in correct usage.
-Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
-Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
-Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
-Effective verbal and written communication in English.
-Ability advice, and train clinical interns in area of expertise may be required.

**Benefits Information**
Hiring Bonus: Yes
Relocation Assistance: Yes

Our benefits program is designed to protect your health, family and way of life. We offer a competitive Benefits Program that includes affordable health insurance and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), Dental and Vision Insurance, Educational and Continuing Education Benefits, Student Loan Repayment and Loan Forgiveness, Retirement Plan, Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short term and Long Term Disability benefits, Professional Fee Reimbursement, Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement, Scrubs Reimbursement, Loupes Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, Paid Holidays, Personal Days of Celebration, Paid time off, and Extended Illness Benefits.

All employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and boosted as a condition of employment, subject to limited exemptions. New Employees are required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and boosted before the first day of employment. Exemptions to this requirement will be considered for those requesting an exemption on medical, disability, or religious grounds.

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