Family Nurse Practitioner
Company: LifeLong Medical Care
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Family Nurse Practitioner
Job Locations
US-CA-Richmond
ID
2023-5564
Overview
Taking part in community health is rewarding and meaningful.
LifeLong Medical Care is looking for a part-time Family Medicine
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant committed to providing
high-quality outpatient primary care at our William Jenkins Health
Center in Richmond, CA. The ideal candidate must be dedicated to
building a collaborative team model of care experience working with
the under-served. Case management and behavioral health services
are fully integrated into our care to address various medical and
psychosocial factors impacting the patient's overall health. The
Health Center utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach with
primary care providers, RNs, Social Workers, Psychiatry, Podiatry,
etc. As an FNP or PA at our Health Center, you'll have the
opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of
healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to our
patients. Our Health Center utilizes a collaborative team model of
care, integrating case management and behavioral health services to
address the various medical and psychosocial factors impacting our
patients' overall health. At LifeLong Medical Care, we're dedicated
to providing high-quality, compassionate care to underserved
populations. If you're looking for a fulfilling career where you
can make a real impact in people's lives, we encourage you to apply
to be a part of our dynamic and compassionate team. Join us in our
mission to provide comprehensive healthcare to underserved
populations. Apply now to be a part of our team at LifeLong Medical
Care. This position is represented by UAPD. Salaries and benefits
are set by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and an employee
in this position must remain a member in good standing of UAPD, as
defined in the CBA. About us:As a Federally Qualified Health Center
in Northern California with over 45 years of dedicated service to
the community, LifeLong serves over 66,000 patients in the East Bay
Area's socio-economically underserved regions. We provide medical,
dental, behavioral health, and school-based services at over 15
primary care sites across Oakland, Berkeley, and West Contra Costa
County. From opening a residential respite program for homeless
persons discharged from the hospital to offering free COVID testing
to the community, we are innovative and responsive to our times'
social and medical needs. We provide an inclusive workplace that
promotes and values diversity and with which our patients can
identify. To this end, we seek candidates who reflect the diversity
of the East Bay communities we serve. LifeLong Medical Care is an
equal-opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from
women, people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, and
members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities.
Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race,
religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability,
political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color,
marital status, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will
be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in
the application process. If you seek the total, please advise in
writing when you apply. Benefits:Compensation:
$123,000-$144,000/year and pro-rated depending on years since
licensed, sign-on bonus, and excellent benefits: medical, dental,
vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, dependent and domestic partner
coverage, 403(b) retirement savings plan, and loan repayment
programs. LifeLong is a qualified site for federal and state loan
repayment programs (HPSA score is 21). Acceptance rates may vary
year to year based on funding levels and the number of applicants.
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy:In accordance with LifeLong
Medical Care's commitment to provide and maintain a workplace that
is free of known hazards, we have adopted a Mandatory COVID-19
Vaccine Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their
families, our patients and visitors; and the community at large
from infectious diseases, that vaccinations may reduce. This policy
will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from
the Centers for Disease Control and Order of the California State
Public Health Officer. Unless a reasonable medical or religious
accommodation is approved, all employees must receive COVID-19
vaccinations.
Responsibilities
Provides preventive and primary health services in a Family
Practice Community Health Clinic setting.Acts as advocate for
clients.Consults with other health team members including case
managers.Maintains client records necessary for clinic reporting
and billing.Performs history and physical examinations of patients,
assess clinical status of patients, and establishes and maintains
medical records.Orders and/or performs laboratory and screening
tests; request outside consultations and evaluations as
needed.Plans a program of care and formulates problem lists based
on clinical findings; recommend treatment and medication; provide
follow-up care.Provides education, verbal and written, as well as
counseling to patients, families, and caregivers.Recognizes and
evaluates situations which call for immediate attention of a
physician and institute, when necessary, treatment procedures
essential for the life of the patient.
Qualifications
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