Nurse Practitioner

Description

Make an impact. Join our growing outpatient clinics, focused on improving the lives of underserved communities.

Who We Are. We are a collaborative community practice, with locations in Fullerton, Anaheim, Orange, and the High Desert. We believe that all should have access to high-quality comprehensive medical care, regardless of ability to pay. Our health centers use a team-based model of care that includes primary care, family medicine, obstetrics, women’s health, oral and vision care, preventative and educational health, mental health, patient advocacy, case management, specialty care, and community health. Most of our patients are at or below 200% Federal Poverty levels, best served in a language other than English. Through our origins with Providence St. Joseph Health, we have provided care to low-income families since the 1990s, maintaining a commitment to serving our most vulnerable neighbors with high-quality, nationally recognized care. Our work is rooted in our values of Justice, Excellence, Dignity, and Compassion.

We are seeking an eager and dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for our mobile clinic in Apple Valley, CA.

• Preferably bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Committed to providing high-quality care to underserved patients in Apple Valley, CA.
• Adult primary care and chronic disease management comprises the bulk of care.
• Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, and management of healthcare needs, utilizing standardized and evidenced based procedures.
• This position reports to the Advanced Practitioner Provider & Supervisor.
• Screens patients for HIV Risks and HIV.
• St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers utilizes EPIC for our Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
• Comfortable working in a mobile unit as this is an ambulatory (outpatient) and mobile clinic practice.
• Willingness to drive to multiple locations within the High Desert area.
• Daytime schedule, 16 Hours per week (Two 8-hour shifts.)
• No-after hours
• This is a grant funded position through December 31st, 2027, with the possibility of an extension.

Your Working Environment & Team. The position does not currently involve after-hours call duties.  You would be joining a team of family physicians, nurse practitioners, RNs, pediatricians, OB-GYNs, dentists, specialists (optometrist, podiatrist, dermatologist), licensed social workers, mental health professionals, case managers, health educators, registered dietitians, LVNs, and promotoras to mitigate social determinants of health.

You'd be a great fit here if the following applies to you:

• You are mission-centered – you are committed to improving the health of underserved communities
• You are patient-centered – you exhibit warmth, friendliness, calm, and take initiative to solve problems
• You treat others with dignity and respect
• You have a high regard for ethical practices, care, and patience
• You are collaborative, adaptive, and diligent
• You know the balance of being light-hearted, professional, and can prioritize competing tasks
• You can use computers (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and are open to learning what you do not know
• You are reliable
• You strive toward excellence

Salary:

$58,200 to $80,000 DOE (Salary is based on 16 hours per week.)

Healthcare & Childcare Benefits: available first of the month following start date

• Mental Health - Employee Assistance Program & access to meditation resources through Calm

Paid Time Off:

This position accrues .096 hours of PTO for each hour worked. 

Financial Wellness - Retirement & Investment:

• 401(k) (Vanguard) - eligible first of the month following 30 days, with company match after 1 year of service
• Profit-sharing

St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture, and background. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any protected basis.

St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers follows the Religious and Ethical Directives for Catholic Healthcare. We do not participate in activities that would end or diminish life. We do not provide non-medically indicated contraception, abortions, or assist in life-ending procedures.

Requirements

Education:
Master's Degree an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

License/ Certifications:

• Certification from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Valid Nurse Practitioner Furnishing number issued by the California Board of Registered Nurses.
• Valid California Registered Nurse/ Nurse Practitioner license.
• Provider level basic life support (BLS) from AHA approved program.
• DEA Certification.
• Drivers' License in good standing with clean driving record.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 months in an ambulatory or community setting
• Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in EMR Systems (EPIC preferred)
• Proficient in computer programs and systems, including email, internet, and Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledgeable in applying evidenced-based medicine to treat and diagnosis. Demonstrated ability in applying methods of scientific inquiry and exercising of clinical judgment in challenging situations.
• Demonstrates the ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Demonstrates the ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish fluently without an interpreter, preferred.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, remaining current on medical practices and professional credentialing and licensure necessary for continuous employment with St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers.
• Demonstrates interpersonal/cultural sensitivity and work with a diverse population.