SUMMARY:

The Staff Provider will examine and treat common acute illnesses, injuries, accidents and other injuries/illnesses; performs most medical services routinely handled within the scope of the advanced practice registered nurse’s practice and which the Staff Provider is competent to perform; and performs selected laboratory testing, refers to specialists as needed, writes prescriptions and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise protocols and available equipment. The Staff Provider is also responsible for delivering behavioral therapy and psychiatric care medication management within Gracelight’s integrated primary care setting, which includes coordinating and developing treatment plans to address patients' mental health, substance abuse, trauma, and psychosocial needs.

The provider will participate in primary care after-hour call rotations by telephone only. After-hour call schedule is dependent on staffing set at approximately 1 week every 4-5 weeks for now. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supports and implements the organization’s vision, mission, and value.
2. Determines priorities and method of completing daily workload to ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely manner.
3. Performs all job functions in a professional and courteous manner. This includes answering all general phone calls timely. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers by being responsive to all inquiries in a timely manner.
4. Fosters and promotes a culture of service excellence and accountability.
5. Acquires and documents relevant history and physical examination.
6. Makes professionally competent assessments and document those with all relevant problems.
7. Develops reasonable plan including treatment, referrals and use of drugs within scope of practice.
8. Seeks help and guidance as necessary per protocol.
9. Performs relevant procedures competently with complete documentation.
10. Provides and consistently documents relevant education.
11. Responds to patient special needs and appropriate requests including PAP drugs.
12. Works appropriate hours to minimize patient wait time as well as help to relieve overload situations/help other providers.
13. Acts and communicates in a professional manner to reduce friction with patients, providers, and staff.
14. Attends appropriate meetings as requested.
15. Maintains professional appearance in accordance with Gracelight Community Health’s policies.
16. Participates in peer review and orientation activities as requested.
17. Participates in committees when requested.
18. Cooperates with use of electronic medical records as requested.
19. Uses discretion and judgment in handling sensitive or confidential information.
20. Complies with organizational policies and procedures.
21. Must be willing and able to work at all locations as needed to meet patient care needs.
22. Performs all other duties as assigned.
23. Cooperates in call panels as scheduled.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Advanced Practice in Registered Nurse.

Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or university.

Current, valid Nurse Practitioner license in the State of California’s Board of Registered Nursing.

Submitted application as Nurse Practitioner Practicing Without Standardized Procedures in a Group Setting (103 NP) or submission of application within six months of employment.

Experience in psychiatric care medication management, preferably in a primary care setting.

Experience managing trauma informed care

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, utilizing, tact, active listening, empathy, and compassion. Able to manage conflict in a direct and professional manner.

Experience working with adults, children, and families from diverse social, cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds.

PREFERRED:

Previous ambulatory clinical experience above and beyond clinical training.

Previous FQHC experience.

Prior experience with Patient Centered Medical Home model of care delivery.

Working knowledge of medical Spanish.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents, such as policies and procedures, benefits information, benefit surveys, board minutes, routine mail, simple contracts, and procedure manuals. Ability to compose routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with employees, visitors and management. Bilingual Medical Spanish preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to apply common sense to daily situations that arise. Ability to make decision and execute timely to produce a positive outcome.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrates ability and flexibility to work in other areas of the organization as
2. Adheres to company’s policies and
3. Maintain active DEA, CPR, and state of CA
4. Demonstrates a broad knowledge of and competency in management and supervisory
5. Provide advocacy, brokering, and linkages to remove barriers in treatment.
6. Demonstrates knowledge of current compliance standards for federal, state and local regulatory
7. Maintains and promotes a safe work
8. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both oral and
9. Demonstrates proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, and
10. Displays positive outlook on the job and promotes professional behavior
11. Ability to organize and prioritize work with minimum
12. Leadership skills to provide direction to the health center and inspire
13. Diplomacy skills to work effectively in politically sensitive
14. Ability to manage time efficiently and follow through on duties to
15. Understands and commits to maintaining highest level of
16. Demonstrated ability to build the trust and respect of patients, staff, colleagues, and other external
17. Excellent problem-solving skills required, including creativity, resourcefulness, timeliness, and technical knowledge related to analyzing and resolving medical problems.
18. Sensitivity to needs of culturally and linguistically diverse patient and employee