Nurse Practitioner (Arleta)

CA Nurse Practitioner license required.

Bilingual: English and Spanish highly preferred.

Full-time schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides generalized healthcare services to clinic patients under the supervision of a licensed physician.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate within approved protocols for health management of acute and chronically ill patients.
• Meet with patients in a clinic setting.
• Identify health status by taking medical histories, performing examinations, and evaluating test results.
• Initiate and evaluate screening and diagnostic procedures.
• Assess the health status of each patient and initiate appropriate therapeutic intervention.
• Provide patients with comprehensive information to allow for informed decision-making.
• Determine which cases to refer to a physician for further diagnosis and treatment.
• Serve as a clinical consultant to nursing and paramedic personnel.
• Coordinate with the patient care team to develop treatment plans.
• Assess and report on patient progress.
• Keep current and accurate records.
• Interact professionally with the patient and the patient's family or representatives.
• Consider patient cultural, psychological, social, and environmental factors.
• Respond to medical emergencies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.