Family Nurse Practitioner
Company: Brighter Beginnings
Location: Antioch
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
Title: Family Nurse PractitionerReports To: Director of Primary
Care & QualityStatus: Full-time, ExemptLocation: Antioch, CAPay:
$100,000- $130,000/YearOur Mission and VisionThe Brighter
Beginnings mission is to 'support healthy births and successful
development of children by partnering with parents and helping to
build strong communities'. Our mission gains its strength from our
core belief that 'Every family matters, and every child deserves a
happy, healthy future'.Our HistoryBrighter Beginnings is a 501c3
nonprofit organization and has been responding to the needs of
families in resource-poor neighborhoods since 1984 when our work
began in response to the alarming differences in mortality and
illness rates among African American babies compared to other
children.Brighter Beginnings has grown into a respected and
well-connected organization with locations in Oakland, Richmond,
Bay Point, and Antioch. We have a multi-cultural, bi-lingual staff
of passionate and committed family service professionals; in fact,
many of our staff came to this work because of the challenges they
faced in their own families.Position SummaryThe 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.QualificationsJOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEA 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
medicationsMasters 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 Job FunctionsPrimary 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 patients 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 removal, etc.),Suturing,General 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 in order 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 with regard to proper coding and appropriate charging
for all services rendered.Charting in the patients medical record
is routinely to be completed within 48 hours of the patients 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: FNPs report directly to the Medical Doctor and
his/her designees, which include the Chief Executive
Officer.Complete patients 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.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis
position has no supervisory responsibilities.Special ADA
RequirementsBrighter Beginnings is in full compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate
with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will
make reasonable accommodations when necessary.Work is normally
performed in a typical interior/clinic work environment, with
typical office noise and other disruptions.Limited physical effort
is required.Both standing and sitting are required, with most of
the job time spent sitting. Approximately three-quarters of the
time is spent using a computer keyboard.Various types of clinic
equipment/supplies are used to accomplish the job requirements and
include, but are not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators,
computer keyboards, telephones, printers, etc.Required to drive to
other work sites for meetings, conferences, etc.BenefitsWe are
proud to offer competitive wages and benefits to our employees.
Please feel free to inquire during the interview process. As a
summary, we offer:100% 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 ProgramBrighter Beginnings is an Equal
Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. At
Brighter Beginnings, employment decisions are made regardless of
sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race,
ethnic origin, color, creed, religion, national origin,
citizenship, age, marital status, physical or mental disability,
genetic information or ancestry, protected Veteran or military
status, or other characteristics protected by law.If you require
alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach
the employer directly.All applicants that are offered a conditional
offer of employment will need to complete a background check. For
positions with client/patient contact, you must have a TB clearance
and a physical assessment by a physician of your ability to
complete job duties. Additional requirements are an immunization
records (including MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TDAP, Covid-19). All
positions require applicants to have a valid California drivers
license, be listed under car insurance as a driver, and a clean
driving record (as defined by our insurance carrier).C8cpVMd6Wxby
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