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Winters Healthcare

Family Nurse Practitioner for innovative FQHC!

Winters Healthcare, Winters, California, United States, 95694


Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Winters Healthcare invites experienced and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioners to join our team! We believe that care is not just about treating conditions; it's about building relationships. Our carefully crafted integrated care teams are designed to balance workloads, elevate staff satisfaction, and ultimately improve the patient experience. As one of only two health centers in California piloting the Advance Payment Methodology, we stand at the forefront of healthcare innovation, dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes and the overall experience for both patients and our team, versus a focus on production. With exciting plans on the horizon, we are committed to reshaping how healthcare is delivered in our community through innovative approaches that enhance patient care.

Primary Location: Winters, CA; additional locations: Esparto, CA (~2 days/week)

Projected Hire Date: January 2025

Hours per week: 24-40 (we are open to discussion)

Commitment bonus potential of up to $82,500 for FT:

* Up to $32,000 internal bonus for 3 years commitment and based on FTE* Up to $50,000 available to individuals outside of Yolo county, Solano County, and PHPs remaining 22 counties.

Fluent in Spanish preferred but not required.

Note: If you are reading this position on Indeed, please visit our careers website directly to apply:

https://wintershealth.bamboohr.com/careers/105?source=aWQ9MTc%3D

If you were a Family Practice Provider with Winters Healthcare, you would be one of our six care team providers, but would operate independently amongst a primary care team at our facility in Esparto and Winters. "Team [insert your name here]," includes a compassionate Medical Assistant, a motivating Population Health Coach (PHC), and a designated Patient Service Coordinator (PSC) working side-by-side for your panel of patients. You will work alongside our Behavioral Health Consultants for warm hand-offs and other behavioral health support. To enhance our integrated care teams, and resources for patients, we also have our dental department right across the lobby, as well as an on-site pharmacy and staff pharmacists.

Our services include adult and pediatric primary care, chronic disease management, prenatal care, and minor procedures. Your day will vary from visit to visit: an 18-month-old well-child visit, to a 63-year-old uninsured individual with a cough, to a diabetic migrant-seasonal farm worker, or a 25-year-old coming in with their first pregnancy. Each care team typically sees around 17 - 25 patients in an 8-hour shift, and have patient panels that average around 700. We place emphasis on establishing trusting relationships while being devoted to quality health outcomes and we have the data and measures results to prove it.

The ideal Family Nurse Practitioner has a deep commitment to community health and will possess a blend of family practice clinical expertise, with prenatal care up to 36 weeks as a plus! This role demands an adaptable, team-oriented individual who is passionate about building relationships and improving patient outcomes in an innovative healthcare environment. In addition, the ideal candidate will have strong communication skills -listening included- and the ability to establish effective, trusting relationships with patients, colleagues and the community. Can you see yourself here? We hope so!

Responsibilities:

* Communicate, collaborate, and work in a team-oriented environment supporting our relationship-based model of care* Responsible for providing primary healthcare services/assessments to patients and families focusing on healthcare maintenance, disease prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, and patient education and counseling, in an efficient and compassionate manner.* Performs health assessments, CHDP physicals, gynecological procedures, and basic lab testing, including interpretation of results* Adheres to industry standards of practice in the delivery, oversight, management and documentation of services provided* Communicate and collaborate with colleagues to ensure quality patient care and a commitment to professional development

* Documents clinical observations in patient medical records. Provides first aid/emergency care as appropriate. Manages and oversees all medical, pediatric, and obstetrical/gynecological categories for cases that do not require referral.

Qualifications:

* Current FNP license to practice in the state of California, as well as valid DEA, and CPR/ACLS/BLS;* Minimum of 3 years clinical experience, with comfort to be the only medical provider on site (Supervising physician's available for consult)* Bilingual fluency in English/Spanish is preferred (ability to read, write, and speak)

Compensation and Benefits:

* Annual equivalent salary range: $136,700 - $159,000 for FT & based on qualifications and experience* Health insurances: Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D - 100% covered for employee, and up to $2,400 towards dependents* Paid Time Off (PTO), Floating Holidays, and paid holidays off. (~5-6 weeks in year 1)* Continuing Medical Education reimbursement and time off (40 hours)* License & DEA reimbursement* 401K retirement match program - 3% match* Flexible Spending Account (FSA)* Professional liability insurances* We are a loan repayment eligible site with NHSC, OSHPD/HCAI, and CalHealth Cares!* NP and PA candidates who are outside of the Partnership Health Plan 14 counties are eligible for a $25,000 bonus for a full-time commitment* We promote a work-life balance - no scheduled shifts over 8 hours and we are closed on the weekends.

Hours:

* The position is full time at 40 hours a week, with a minimum of one evening shift per week (11am - 8pm) with the rest of the week as 8am - 5pm; you will have a consistent schedule each week* We will consider candidates seeking less than full-time (20 - 32 hours/week)

Location:

* Winters, CA

* Esparto, CA (~2 days/week)

We are big on fit, and while we will assess that fit, we understand that you are doing the same.

Tell us what your interests are and let's collaborate together to do great things for our patients and our community!

For questions, email us at HRteam@wintershealth.org. Recruiters please do not contact - we enjoy hearing from our candidates directly.

View Full Job Description Below:

Family Nurse Practitioner

Reports to: Medical Department Manager

(Clinical supervision is under the Medical Director)

Summary of Duties

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) works within a model of team-based care and is responsible for full-scope family practice services including prenatal, and family planning services. Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the FNP will perform complete examinations of patients and screen all patients for health maintenance needs, including immunizations on an integrated healthcare team providing relationship-based model of care. The FNP will document clinical observations, adhere to industry standards and conduct chart reviews to ensure compliance.

Essential Functions:

* Responsible for providing primary healthcare services to patients and families focusing on healthcare maintenance, disease prevention, patient education and counseling* Performs health assessments, CHDP physicals, gynecological procedures* Performs basic lab testing, including interpretation of results.* Orders appropriate pharmacological interventions* Actively participates in quality assurance and quality improvement efforts and process improvement programs* Participates in meetings and completes administrative tasks as assigned* Assists in the recording of no-show visits, lab results, and prescription refill requests* Support quality improvement and performance improvement efforts, and participate in related activities as required.* Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Work Experience

* Current license to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner in the State of California.* Minimum two years' experience in a public health arena, preferably in a community clinic setting* BCLS, ACLS, or CPR Certification (or receipt of certification within 60 days of hire)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred; basic Spanish terminology is required.* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with patients, colleagues, and the public.* Experience with standard office equipment and computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).* Understanding of cultural diversity and its impact on healthcare delivery, particularly in underserved communities.* Capacity to handle a diverse range of patient cases and adjust to the dynamic needs of the practice.* Ability to work independently as well as amongst an integrated care team* Effective oral and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities.* Emotional intelligence and critical thinking skills.* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams and achieve shared goals.* Proficiency in using data and evidence-based practices to inform clinical decisions and improve patient outcomes.* Proven background in providing exceptional customer service.* A passion for and commitment to meeting the healthcare needs of our clients.

Other Requirements:

* Authorization and consent for Winters Healthcare to investigate candidate's background with a consumer report for employment purposes, to evaluate candidate/employee for employment, promotion, reassignment, or retention as an employee

Additional Desired Qualifications:

* Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) preferably OCHIN EPIC* Previous experience in a health center setting is highly desirable.* Experience working with an integrated behavioral health team.* Knowledge of county programs such as Family PACT, CHDP and Healthy Families

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties and tasks of this job, Employee is regularly required to stand; walk; work on irregular surfaces; reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell. Employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, twist or crawl. This job requires physical effort and the ability to place or retrieve items at below waist level may be required.

Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee occasionally may be required to transfer patients to/from a wheelchair. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by Employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environmental/ Working Conditions:

The environment is a standard office environment. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday. Occasionally, evenings, weekends and overtime may be required. Office hours may be changed as business needs dictate. The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, Employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, required to work near moving mechanical parts and sharp instruments, and may be at risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.