NURSE PRACTITIONER

Job Description

Job Description

Job purpose

Chinatown Service Center (CSC) is a multi-service, community health center, which provides compassionate, multi-lingual, and culturally sensitive care to Chinatown, San Gabriel Valley, and beyond. Our mission is to provide outstanding services and advocacy that promote a better quality of life and equal opportunity for immigrants and other communities.

Under the Chief Medical Officer's supervision, the NP is responsible for providing high-quality patient care by utilizing his / her medical knowledge and patient care skills. Under the California Nurse Practice Act, the NP would perform primary health, pediatric and family planning services to patients. The NP is also responsible for conducting medical records audits and attending Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Committee meetings.

Duties and responsibilities

A. Patient Care

• Review patient files / records, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status.
• Elicits and records information about the 'patient's medical history.
• Examines patients for symptoms or physical information.
• Orders and executes various test analyses and diagnoses condition of the patient.
• Administers or prescribes treatments.
• Determines and prescribes medication, dosage, and schedule, given the patient's condition and allergies.
• Discusses any possible side effects of medication or immunization with patient and parent.
• Prescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases.
• Promotes health by advising patients and parents about diet, hygiene, and methods to prevent diseases.
• Conducts patient’s visits, including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and action plan.
• Follows up with patient regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.
• Conducts physical examinations to provide the information needed for school admission, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.
• Dispensing medications to patients as needed.

B. Program Evaluation and Quality Management

C. HIPAA Compliance and Safety

D. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Direct reports

Chief Medical Officer

Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Our center is dedicated to fostering an environment that is inclusive and accessible, welcoming everyone with open arms. We strictly follow the guidelines outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which includes a prohibition on discrimination in employment practices and other terms and conditions of employment.

By joining us, you will become part of an organization that cherishes diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in our community and positively influence the lives of those we serve.