Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant - Float, Riverside County

Neighborhood Healthcare•Riverside, CA

13h•$147,000 - $199,000

About The Position

ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Float, works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare (NHC) by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. This role will provide general medical care and treatment to patients under the direction of providers. In addition, this role will assess training opportunities to promote team development. RESPONSIBILITIES The float position requires regular travel between assigned locations within the organization’s service area. Assigned site varies based on operational needs Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines/instructions from providers and NHC practice protocols Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs Records physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis based on patient’s condition Discusses cases with providers and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plans Submits health care plans and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by providers Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment to patients, such as physical therapy, inhalations therapy, or related therapeutic procedures Refers patients to providers for consultation or specialized health resources for treatment Keeps informed and promotes organizational activities and team goals aligned to the NHC mission and vision Identifies training needs and promotes developmental activities for the team Performs duties in accordance with the NP Supervisory Agreement Impacts patient experiences by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes by working in coordination with care teams Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders

Requirements

Master's degree in nursing, required
California Nurse Practitioner License in good standing, or Physician Assistant License in good standing required
Registered Nurse License in good standing, required
DEA: Current CA DEA licensure is required and is to be maintained as a condition of employment
BLS: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment. AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques. Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement. Association (AHA) approved source required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Board Certification (ANCC/AANPCB) or board eligible with certification within 12 months of hire, required.
Reliable transportation and flexibility to adjust work location on short notice are required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledgeable about and experience with providing direct care to patients
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
This position requires coverage at multiple Riverside County clinics.
Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately
Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices
Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment
Be familiar with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits
Follow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols
Maintain privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes
Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations
Report all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful

Responsibilities

Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines/instructions from providers and NHC practice protocols
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs
Records physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis based on patient’s condition
Discusses cases with providers and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plans
Submits health care plans and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by providers
Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment to patients, such as physical therapy, inhalations therapy, or related therapeutic procedures
Refers patients to providers for consultation or specialized health resources for treatment
Keeps informed and promotes organizational activities and team goals aligned to the NHC mission and vision
Identifies training needs and promotes developmental activities for the team
Performs duties in accordance with the NP Supervisory Agreement
Impacts patient experiences by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy
Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes by working in coordination with care teams
Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders