DUTIES: The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for preventive and acute health care services of an assigned caseload of patients. The position collaborates with the Medical Director as described in the established protocol. Other duties may include:
- Provides medical care to indigent primary care patients.
- Provides consultation to the nurses and clinical staff.
- Consults with the medical director regarding the work performance of nurse practitioners and nurses.
- Consults, trains, or assists in training of medical students, interns, residents, nurse practitioners, and other related health professionals.
- Coordinates medical care of assigned patients.
- Consults with other staff physicians and para-medical personnel regarding medical management of patients and quality of medical and diagnostic work performed.
- Confers with the medical director on management issues.
- Participates in medical and services utilization audits, peer review, and quality assurance activities.
QUALIFICATIONS: Following are the qualifications and competencies required to perform the essential functions of this position. Qualifications may be subject to modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Current RN NP license and CPR. Experience working with clients and staff from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Ability to travel as needed. Bilingual ability is helpful. Recovering individuals must have a minimum of two years clean, sober, and abstinent to be considered for employment.
Location: Redgate Memorial Recovery Center – Long Beach, CA
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