Clinica Sierra Vista·Delano, California
The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive women’s health services to clinic patients and the general public, including well woman exams, contraceptive care, and evaluation/treatment of common infections. Responsibilities also involve ordering necessary diagnostic tests, implementing referrals, and participating in clinical consultations and continuing education activities.
Clinica Sierra Vista is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in California and the nation, having earned the trust of its patients, partners and the communities it serves over a 47-year history distinguished by rapid growth and innovation, exceptional primary-care physicians, and a reputation for treating the most vulnerable residents with respect and compassion.
Clinica Sierra Vista, accredited by the rigorous Joint Commission, serves patients at 31 health centers in Fresno and Kern counties. Our services include Pediatric Care, Adult Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Prenatal & Women’s Health, Substance Abuse Treatment, HIV/AIDS testing and treatment, Health Education, Outreach and WIC services. We partner with local governments, social services departments, businesses and nonprofit leaders to address the full range of needs for our patients. Our dedicated providers and staff make Clinica Sierra Vista an ideal place to call your medical home.
We're looking for someone to join our team as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner who:
Provides medical services for the students and families of Kern County and includes the following: Patient evaluation, which should include histories both brief (interval) and more thorough, histories on children, adults and the elderly.
Physical examinations: focused or thorough, as needed to define patient problems adequately.
Develop diagnoses or differential diagnoses appropriate to patients’ complaints.
Consult with Physician when needed.
Patient problem confirmation and testing including the (ordering of laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic measure).
Participate in the performance of the necessary diagnostic maneuvers such as anoscopy examination, pelvic examination and pap smears, electrocardiography, chest x-ray interpretation and the ability to draw venous blood when needed.
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Provide women’s health services in clinic setting consisting of CSV patients and the general public.
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Provides well woman exams, evaluation and treatment of common infections, contraceptive care, PAP smears, HPV screening, and urinary tract infections.
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Contraceptive care, including procedures such as IUD/BC implant as per privilege granted.
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Orders labs and other tests with sound clinical indications of laboratory, X-ray tests, and the essentiality of preventative and therapeutic steps.
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Implements referrals when indicated.
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Participates in clinical activities in all clinic sites on a scheduled basis.
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Participates in clinical consultations with associates and continuing education both within the institution and extramurally.
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Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
1. On a scheduled temporary basis may be required to work at any satellite clinic. 2. Reasonable and predictable in person attendance.
Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply" or call/text Noemi Cardenas at (661) 936-3457.
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Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.
Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and qualified to practice by certification in the State of California. One year of OB/GYN or family planning experience and Board-Certification in Women’s Healthcare and/or Family are preferred.
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