Potomac Healthcare Solutions·East Los Angeles, California
The Nurse Practitioner diagnoses and treats veterans while developing patient management plans in collaboration with a PACT team. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic tests, counseling patients on medications, and maintaining timely clinical documentation according to VA guidelines.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - PRN City of Commerce, CA
We are looking for a passionate PRN Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join our team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in East Los Angeles.
As a PRN Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients with diseases and injuries seeking treatment in the clinic, as directed by physician or mid-level provider. You will collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.
Core Responsibilities
Actively diagnoses and treats our veterans under the direction and responsibility of a supervising physician.
Examines patient for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders.
Develops and implements patient management plans and assists in provision of continuity of care.
Orders and performs diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, laboratory tests, etc. and interprets test results for deviations from normal and provides patient notification and follow up care.
Counsel patients on the use of prescription medications, educates patients, assesses mental health issues, and provides routine health maintenance.
Evaluates patients’ records from medical providers outside the VA and works with these patients utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care.
Completes any and all clinical reminders “due” at the time of each patient visit.
Completes documentation of the medical record within 24 hours of a patient encounter.
Complies with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely response to all patient request, alerts and notifications, consults, orders, lab results, and diagnostic studies.
Complies with the VA formulary process and consult protocols.
Complies with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely clinical documentation, including the completion of all encounters by close of business.
Complies with all VA and company training requirements.
Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission(JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance, and other related items.
Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
Participate in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
Support patient enrollment and retention by providing guidance, when necessary, regarding scheduling, follow-up visits or nurse visits.
Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Candidates must have an MSN from an accredited program, a valid NP certification, and at least one year of clinical experience in primary or ambulatory care. Required credentials include a valid state license, DEA registration, and current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Market context
California continues to show steady demand for primary care nurse practitioners, especially in ambulatory and outpatient settings that need flexible PRN coverage. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an MSN, active NP certification, state licensure, DEA registration, and current BLS and ACLS, plus prior primary or ambulatory care experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your California license and certifications are current before applying.
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