PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT·El Centro, California
The Nurse Practitioner examines and treats patients for acute and chronic conditions while managing risk according to established protocols. They coordinate care with physicians, provide patient education, and assist in supervising clinical support staff.
Full Time EL CENTRO - CA 30+ days agoRequisition ID: 1584 Apply
$75.00 To $95.00 Hourly
Under the general direction of the Medical Director, examines and treats patients, for episodic visits and on-going care of chronic and acute health conditions. Does health history and physical examinations and manages low to high-risk patients according to protocol and within limits of training and competence with appropriate MD supervision and consultation. Coordinates care with MD to makes referrals to outside agencies as indicated. Complies with all of the facility's policies, procedures, and PA protocols.
independently assesses and develops a treatment plan according to the protocols and consultations with the physician
Determines whether the patient's condition requires the immediate attention of the supervising physician.
Executes standing orders.
Identifies normal and abnormal findings in history and physical exam. Orders appropriate laboratory and x-ray studies.
After consultation with the supervising physician, may refer appropriate patients to specialist for consultation.
May perform routine diagnostic procedures.
May perform routine therapeutic procedures.
Writes prescriptions as permitted by the state regulatory agency 2. Provides pre-placement employment, school, camp, sports, DMV physicals 3. Provides patient education for health problems, prevention etc.
Instructs and counsels patient or legal guardian regarding matters pertaining to their physical and mental health, such as diets, social habits, medications, and the nature and treatment of their injury or illness and required follow up.
4. Assists the site Manager in providing supervision of clinical support staff in their role of doing patient prep, assessments, documentation, and education to facility patients.
5. Assist the Medical Director and Manager in maintaining and updating protocols as necessary based on current technical data.
6. Actively participates in Quality improvement activities through routine chart reviews or other methods identified by the Manager and/or Medical Director.
7. Keeps current professionally by attending CE courses, reading professional journals, etc.
Reports directly to the Calexico Health Center Manager for all administrative matters and to the Medical Director as appropriate for all Clinical matters. Works closely with the Lead Operations Clerk and other site support staff on day-to-day issues. Also interacts routinely with the Assistant Administrator for Clinic & Support Services.
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Age of the population served: Newborn Infant/Pediatric Adolescent Adult Geriatric All X No Patient Care
Standing, sitting, lifting up to 30 pounds, bending and general good health.
Must be sufficiently mentally and emotionally stable to deal with difficult patients and difficult personnel problems with maturity, objectivity and professionalism.
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