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REAP Healthcare Agents

Family Nurse PractitionerAntioch CA

REAP Healthcare Agents, Richmond, California, United States, 94875


Position: Family Nurse Practitioner Reports To: Director of Primary Care & Quality Status: Full-time, Exempt Location: Antioch, CA Pay: $120,000- $135,000/YearPosition Summary

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) will be responsible for direct patient care and for other administrative duties as designated by the Director of Primary Care & Quality. The Medical Doctor will provide the overall direction for all patient care activities and the Director of Primary Care & Quality will provide you with administrative supervision.Qualifications and Experience

Valid license to practice as a Registered Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in the State of California, National Licensure for Nurse Practitioner, with ability to sign prescriptions and furnish medicationsMaster’s Degree or higher.A certificate of completion from an accredited nurse practitioner program.Board Certification requirement.Current BLS certification.Current DEA CertificationValid California drivers’ license.Proof of auto insurance.Must demonstrate knowledge of the rationale of appropriate patient care.Demonstrate the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with co-workers and health team membersSkilled in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Access, data entry, and use of business email.Passed Physical exam, TB testResponsibilitiesPrimary Care Provider providing complete patient history, physical examinations, diagnosis, and plan for treatment of primary, secondary, and tertiary care services as outlined in, and in compliance with the standardized protocols for Nurse Practitioners.Primary care delivery includes communicating with patients or guardians of patients regarding care plans, results of diagnostic studies, and answering patient and family questions. Also included is organizing and delivering health education for patients, including preventative health information and disease specific education. The primary care provider coordinates patient referrals for specialized health care to public health care agencies.Reviews patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization status.Orders or executes various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on a patient's condition.Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses the condition of patients.Administers or prescribes treatments.Determines and prescribes medication, dosage and schedule given the patient’s condition and allergies.Prescribes vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases.Provides prenatal care to pregnant women. Provides postnatal care to mothers and infants.Perform the care services listed below (or be willing to learn those services). Services may include:Minor surgery (toenail removal, mole and cyst removal, foreign object removalSuturingGeneral Orthopedic Evaluations/Management,Basic rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries,General internal medicine, family medicine and pediatrics,General Dermatology,General Eye ProblemsGeneral EKG interpretationsEmergency management skillsGeneral GYN ExpertiseCommunicate with the Medical Doctor regarding quality care and treatment issues of patients at BBFHC.Conduct Clinical Pertinence Chart Review studies to assess and enhance patient outcomes.Serves as a resource for community agencies.Use technology tools for research, data entry, record keeping, and business communication via email.Meet all clinical obligations of the medical practice: Accrediting Agency compliance, CLIA compliance, drug prescription compliance, HIPAA, State and Federal regulations, Safety Regulations, etc.Follow all internal policies and procedures; be accountable for completion of all operational tasks according to departmental guidelines to ensure appropriate clinical processing/documentation.See patients in a timely and efficient manner, stay reasonably on time for scheduled appointments in family practice throughout the day, unless exceptional circumstances occur.The financial viability of Brighter Beginnings requires that all providers be held accountable for their actions regarding proper coding and appropriate charging for all services rendered.Charting in the patient’s medical record is routinely to be completed within 48 hours of the patient’s visit. Establish and maintain a confidential medical record for each patient.Communicate with the Director of Primary Care & Quality, reporting on issues related to the functioning of the BBFHC, and the Director of Primary Care & Quality reports to the CEO and partner agencies of BBFHCAdministrative Job FunctionsDemonstrate on-going support and respect for administration in all communications, either privately with staff or in a group setting.Address any administrative issues directly and in private with those concerned.Time management: routinely see patients in the time allotted, adjusting to daily patient flow issues to remain on schedule.Work productivity must demonstrate ability to see a minimum caseload of 18-20 patients per day (8-hour shift) and 23-27 patients per day (10 hour shift); effectively work patients into their schedules as caseload demands and respond to a variety of unforeseen daily circumstances, including emergency care of patients.Reporting: FNP’s report directly to the Medical Doctor and his/her designees, which include the Chief Executive Officer.Complete patient charts and submit medical bills daily.Must be flexible, adapt to change, and serve as a role model for staff through interactions; should at times think outside the box, providing possible resolutions/solutions to issues/concerns, rather than simply pointing out a problem area.Comply with all HIPAA rules and regulations.This position has no supervisory responsibilities.Benefits100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance!Competitive wages and a friendly environmentTwo weeks of vacation (increase after 1 year of employment)13 paid holidaysSick leave accrualOptional employee-paid dependent health coverage403b retirement account with matchingFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Employee Assistant Program (EAP)HRSA Loan Repayment Program, eligible for $50,000

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