Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Job Category : Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occ.

Requisition Number : NURSE001198

Posted: May 14, 2024

Position Type: Full-Time

Location

CDU University - LA
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
1731 E. 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA

The Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner will support our mission to ensure access to high-quality, patient-centered, equitable health care to Los Angeles County residents. This position would support the Charles R. Drew University Family Medicine Residency through direct services at DHS facilities and through collaboration with community and university partners.

On-site position based at CDU partner site: Martin Luther King Jr. Outpatient Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assumes ongoing responsibility for each patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery.
• Performs complete physical examinations, including interviewing patients to obtain complete medical histories as well as ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations.
• Diagnoses and treats both chronic and episodic disorders including complications of otherwise routine processes such as pregnancy or childhood development.
• Establishes and documents the health care plan and prognosis, maintaining records of each case that are detailed and complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan.
• Initiates drug therapy, taking responsibility for other reactions as well as therapy when performed prior to consultation with a physician.
• Determines when the patient has recovered from the disorder and releases the patient.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement and Assurance activities of Family Medicine Patient Center Medical Home.
• Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

EDUCATION/LICENSURES:

• A license to practice as a Registered Nurse and a certificate to practice as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• A current, active certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least two (2) years of experience.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY/SKILLS:

• Must relate well to all cultural and ethnic groups in the community.
• Ability to work and communicate well with others, particularly in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrate sensitivity towards marginalized individuals.
• Skills and ability developing individual service plans, prioritizing workflow and resolving problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Occasional stooping. Frequent standing. Constant walking, sitting, climbing, reaching high/low levels, finger movement, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversationally, and seeing far and near.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Occasionally required to work in confined space.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Frequent work on a variety of unrelated tasks. Constant calculating interrupted work, work on a variety of interrelated tasks, and use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.

Special Requirements:

• Location of Clinical Services: Martin Luther King Jr. Outpatient Center 1670 E 120th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059.
• Patient/Client Population: Adults and children, including families in South Los Angeles. Majority of patients from vulnerable populations, including but not limited to uninsured, mentally ill, and immigrants.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.

Compensation:

• $97,760 - $135,200

Position Status:

• Full Time

Conditional Statement:

The employment status of this position is classified as “Conditional”. Conditional employment means that the job exists contingent upon funding limitations of restricted funds or, the duration of a specific program, project, grant or contract.

EEO Statement:

Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.

Fair Chance Statement:

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.