Family Nurse Practitioner - On Site Position, Los Angeles, CA

*Gateways Hospital* *and Mental Health Center* *JOB DESCRIPTION* Title of Position: Family Nurse Practitioner Location: Gateways Hospital – Inpatient and Outpatient Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt/Hourly Union/ Non-Union: Non-Union Supervisor: Chief Nursing Officer *SUMMARY OF POSITION:* The Family Nurse Practitioner is a licensed practitioner under the supervision of a MD/DO, who is responsible for managing health related conditions and coordinating health care treatment through assessment, diagnosis, development of plan of care, implementation of treatment plan and evaluation of patient status.
*ESSENTIALS DUTIES:* * Obtain historical information about patient through records and patient self-reporting * Perform physical assessment/examination both routine, irregular and follow-up * Order and interpret diagnostic tests- labs, radiology, biopsy * Provide screenings and interventions relative to age * Diagnose and treat common medical conditions * Prescribe/Furnish medications * Perform individual and group patient education * Complete documentation of patient information, visit history, necessary referrals, lab follow-up, phone calls, and consults in EMR.
* Use of computer, software programs (including EMR), printer, scanner, and communication with billing * Communicate effectively with nursing, social work, psychology, nutrition, and pharmacy towards maintaining an interdisciplinary model of care.
* Perform non-clinical tasks as required (e.
g.
reporting notifiable diseases, patient vaccination, temperature management, maintain clinic appearance) * Travel to other local Gateways facilities as needed * Chart all patient transactions in accordance with policies and procedures.
Write orders and record progress notes which will be reviewed and countersigned by supervising physician; * Communicate and work with medical staff to ensure coordinated efforts for the provision of high quality medical treatment and patient service; * Assist management in identifying, analyzing, and resolving work problems; * Evaluate the effectiveness of existing clinical methods and procedures and suggest improvements; * Perform daily rounds as required and documents patient care orders; * Prepare timely, legible, and complete documentation of all patient care as provided by law, regulation, and established policy; * Other duties may be assigned or may be modified as business needs dictate.
* *EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:* * Passion for Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center concept and vision * Minimum of one year of medically-relevant experience or equivalent * Ability to collaborate with professional colleagues to provide quality care through an interdisciplinary model * Ability to consistently display respect and maintain appropriate boundaries with patients who have been hospitalized for mental health treatment.
* Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
* Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish) * NextGen Knowledge (Preferred) * Excellent Computer Skills * Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
* *EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES* * MSN from an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program * Current National Board Certification (AANP or ANCC) * California license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner * California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing number *REQUIREMENTS* * Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Community Care Licensing (CCL) background clearance.
* Valid California Driver’s license.
* TB clearance.
* Driving record acceptable for coverage by Gateways insurance carrier.
* Fire and Safety Training\*.
* First Aid Training Certification\*.
* CPR Certification\*.
* Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI)\*\* \* Note: If indicated certifications/licenses are lacking, they must be obtained within 180 days of hire.
\*\*Training needs to be completed within 30 days from the date of hire on a designated date provided by on-boarding.
Staff need to be certified at the commensurate level for their role to perform their job duties (staff will be taken off the schedule if certification is not achieved).
*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS* * To perform this job you must be able to carry out all essential functions successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
* Employee will be required to lift and/or move unassisted up to 25 pounds.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $120,000.
00 - $140,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Medical specialties: * Psychiatry Standard shift: * Day shift * Evening shift Supplemental pay types: * Differential pay Weekly schedule: * 3x12 * 4x10 * Weekends as needed Work setting: * Acute care * Hospital * Inpatient * In-person * Outpatient Application Question(s): * Are you willing to work some weekends? * Do you have experience working with psychiatric patients? * Do you have an independent practitioner designation through the California Board of Registered Nursing? * Are you comfortable working independently without constant MD supervision? Education: * Master's (Required) License/Certification: * Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required) Ability to Commute: * Los Angeles, CA (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person