Nurse Practitioner per diem
Posted: April 15, 2024
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT: School Health Clinics of Santa Clara County
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under remote supervision is responsible for providing complete clinical care, under a physician's direction and using written protocols for qualified students who attend a designated school. Care may include both individual and/or group health teaching.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Provides comprehensive, direct medical care to children and adolescents including reproductive health using written protocols. Acts as the primary care provider for those patients who sign up for that clinic.
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Teaches individuals and groups about health related topics as time permits.
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Performs or oversees Medical Assistants' performance of accurate CLIH-waived laboratory tests such as urine dip sticks, pregnancy, wet mounts and hemoglobin's. Follows up on lab results.
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Dispenses pre-packaged, pre-labeled medications under protocols.
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Writes clear, problem-oriented medical charting on each patient seen.
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Serves as liaison with teachers, counselors, etc. at the school site.
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Provides direction to the assigned Medical Assistant.
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Assists in data collection for evaluation purposes on each patient seen by completing Encounter Forms.
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Completes necessary billing forms on each patient seen.
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Assures that the assigned clinic runs smoothly and in an organized manner.
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Oversees the day-to-day operations of assigned clinic.
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Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
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Certified or licensed in California as a Physician Assistant or as a Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; and a graduate of a NCCPA , FNP or PNP program.
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B.A. or B.S. in Health Sciences.
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One year's work experience and experience working with children and/or adolescents.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE OF AND ABILITY TO:
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Knowledge of general and specific medical diagnoses and treatments, especially for children and adolescents; problem oriented recording; pharmaceutical treatments; health education methods and techniques and referral resources within the community in order to provide comprehensive treatment.
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Knowledge of primary, acute and chronic healthcare management; basic laboratory work.
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Ability to complete written records in a timely fashion.
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Ability to communicate with children and adolescents; provide group and individual health teaching and counseling in order to provide high quality physical and emotional support to patients.
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Ability to respond well to emergencies in a stressful environment; handle potentially volatile situations in a calm, decisive manner and to recognize when consultation is needed
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Ability to speak and understand Spanish.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Usual clinic environment with frequent interruptions in work to answer telephones and deal with crises.
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May be exposed to communicable diseases.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Under the general administrative supervision and general clinical supervision of the Medical Director.