Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Poway)

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives.

At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters.

At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 350k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 90k people annually.

We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.

We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond.

If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you join the team!

The Advanced Practice Provider 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

DIRECT 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 patients

TEAM 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 objectives

CLINICAL 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 competency

EDUCATION / 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 hire

ADDITIONAL 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 manner

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift / carry 20 lbs / weight
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

COMPLIANCE (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 unlawful

Pay range : $147k to $199k per year, depending on experience. (DOE)