Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Float (San Diego County)

Company: Neighborhood Healthcare
Location: El Cajon
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

The Advanced Practice Provider Float works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. This role will provide direct healthcare services to patients under the direction and responsibility of Physicians in three main categories: direct patient care, team support, and clinical administration.ResponsibilitiesDIRECT PATIENT CARE

• Performs comprehensive physical examinations on patients, including review of patient medical data, such as health history
• Orders, administers, and interprets test results for diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care, and managing infection
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
• Impacts patient experiences by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy
• Assesses and provides age-appropriate care to patientsTEAM SUPPORT
  • Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes, working in coordination with care teams
  • Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders
  • Responds promptly and with caring actions to patients and employees
  • Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public
  • Cooperates in accomplishing communicated department goals and objectiveCLINICAL ADMINISTRATION
    • Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care
    • Performs in accordance with NHC practice protocols and under the guidance and supervision of the supervising MD(s), according to the terms of the Supervisory Agreement
    • Keeps informed of organizational activities and promote mission and goals
    • Functions at highest level according to credentials and competencyEducation/Experience
      • Master's degree from an accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program required
      • Valid CA Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner certification required
      • Valid CA DEA license required
      • Valid BLS certification from approved American Health Association provider required upon hireADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)
        • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
        • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
        • Knowledgeable about and experience with providing direct care to patients
        • Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
        • Excellent planning and organizational ability
        • Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
        • Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical mannerPhysical Requirements
          • Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight
          • Ability to stand for long periods of timeCOMPLIANCE (Safety & HIPPA)
            • Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare's Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately
            • Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices
            • Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
            • Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment
            • Be familiar with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits
            • Follow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols
            • Maintain privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes
            • Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations
            • Report all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawfulPay range: $147k to $199k per year, depending on experience. (DOE)

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