JOB OBJECTIVE

The Urgent Care Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients within a fast-paced urgent care setting. The FNP is a professional level position working under limited direction. Interacts with a multi-cultural population of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, ages and levels of education. The FNP reports to the Chief Medical Officer and to the Health Center Manager for operational matters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The FNP is responsible for performing the following duties:

1. Performs examinations and provides treatment for minor injuries and acute illness to adult patients and children. Type of treatment includes sprains, strains, wound management, infections, allergies, skin/hair/soft tissue disorders, among others.
2. Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interprets test results.
3. Performs procedures such as suturing, splinting, casting, immunizations, injections, skin lesion removal, etc.
4. Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes and assists in provision of continuity of care. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care options as appropriate.
5. Prescribes medications and treatment regimens as appropriate.
6. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays.
7. Responds to stressful situations in a calm and rational manner.
8. Counsels patients and their families on health promotion, diagnosis and medical management.
9. Behaves in a professional and empathetic manner in order to build trust with patients.
10. Participates in the education of patients on disease prevention and positive health and lifestyle choices.
11. Assists ancillary staff with the maintenance of clinical competencies and the promotion of critical thinking skills.
12. Interacts in a professional manner and works collaboratively with Clinicas’ staff and patients.

• Adheres to and follows established nursing policies, procedures and practices.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential in compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Interacts in a professional manner and works collaboratively with Clinicas’ staff and patients.
• Maintains a professional image.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, vendors and employees.
• May assist patients with mental illness, substance abuse problems and or/emotional disturbance.
• Due to the nature of the job, may work with or be exposed to information or material of a sexual nature.
• Performs other duties as assigned including participation in all safety programs which may include assignment to an emergency response team.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master of Nursing degree.
2. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
3. Current California State License.
4. Current DEA license with unrestricted prescription authority.
5. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.
6. Current BLS for Healthcare providers certification
7. Previous experience in an urgent care or emergency department preferred.
8. Ability to maintain effective organized systems and ensure timely patient flow.
9. Proficiency with use of computers and programs is required. Previous experience with Electronic Health Records system is desirable.
10. Must have the ability to establish effective relationships with patients and fellow staff. Must be a team player with professional demeanor, possess a good work ethic, be self-motivated and a problem solver and take personal pride in own work.
11. Demonstrate critical thinking and good clinical judgement.
12. Must be available to work a flexible schedule including extended shifts, weekends and/or holidays.
13. Maintains a neat and professional image. Must have reliable transportation.