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GATEWAYS HOSPITAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

GATEWAYS HOSPITAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Job Details

Job Location : Main Hospital - Los Angeles, CA

Position Type : Full Time

Salary Range : UndisclosedTitle of Position:

Family Nurse PractitionerLocation:

Gateways Hospital - NursingExempt/Non-Exempt:

ExemptUnion/ Non-Union:

Non-UnionSupervisor:

Chief Nursing OfficerGateways Hospital and Mental Health Center , located in Los Angeles, is a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive mental health services for Children, Adolescents, Transitional Aged Youth, and Adults suffering from mental illness in the Greater Los Angeles area.SUMMARY OF POSITIONThe Family Nurse Practitioner is a licensed practitioner under the supervision of an MD/DO, 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.ESSENTIAL DUTIESObtain historical information about patients through records and patient self-reporting.Perform physical assessments/examinations both routine 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.Communicate effectively with nursing, social work, psychology, nutrition, and pharmacy to maintain 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.Communicate and work with medical staff to ensure coordinated efforts for 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 document 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 modified as business needs dictate.EDUCATION & CERTIFICATESMSN 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.EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONSPassion 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.REQUIREMENTSMust 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 onboarding. 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 REQUIREMENTSTo 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.

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