Case Management / Primary Care – Nurse Practitioner

Chula Vista PACE – Case Management – Primary Care – Nurse PractitionerJob Requirements:Education Required (Minimum level of education):Minimum: Nurse Practitioner License, or Licensed Independent Practitioner.Preferred: Nationally Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Certifications/Licenses Required:Minimum: RN license and CPR Certification.Preferred: MSN Preferred.Experience Required (Minimum level of experience):Minimum: Demonstrated experience in community clinic and/or Managed Care System.Experience working with the elderly. Supervisory Experience:Supervision of nurses.Equipment Used: Diagnostic and therapeutic spirometry (e.g. EKG).Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job: Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred. Good oral and written communication.Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:Wound Care, ACLS.Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of standing and walking. Frequent sitting. May assist patients in getting onto examination table. Will be required to work at other sites. Will be requires to work participate on on-call panel and work evenings and/or weekends.Essential Job Functions:Is responsible for prescribing appropriate medication, health regimens, and lifestyle adjustments that will contribute to their recovery from diagnosed health issues, prevent future health issues, and promote a healthier life. Is comfortable managing stable patients with chronic conditions by utilizing internal resources, such as e-consult services, and other references to maintain their general health without the need/urge to refer patients to outside specialty care providersIs able to triage and quickly recognize when treatment is appropriately provided on site versus in the urgent care or emergency roomResponds to and provides crisis intervention services when needed; ensures behavioral health services are delivered in a culturally appropriate fashion, and is consistent with State of California laws and regulations, professional standards of care, agency guidelines, and professional ethical guidelines Refers the appropriate patient to the appropriate Behavioral Health providers including: the Psychiatrist; the Psychiatric PA; the Psychiatric NP; the Doctorate in Psychology; the Licensed MFT team; and other appropriate BH members providing these servicesEfficiently and effectively prioritizes daily tasks and duties that help maintain high-acuity patients out of emergency and urgent care facilities and/or enables safe and expedient transitions of careCompletes all required medical documentation in the Electronic Medical Record in a timely manner consistent with excellent documentation in compliance with San Diego PACE requirements, and State and Federal regulationsAssists in developing and implementing procedures and protocols to facilitate the delivery of comprehensive health services and quality assurance.Provides inpatient coverage and call coverage as assigned by Medical Director.Screens and monitors the management of chronic conditions, symptomatic and well patients.Coordinates the preparation of reports and written documentation including medical records, as required by the department clinic, state and federal agencies.Supervises Nurses and assistants in examining room and may serve as preceptor for team members.Universal Requirements:Pre employment requirements include: I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDsHIPAA/Compliance:Maintain privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need to know basis for business purposes. Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations. Report unethical, fraudulent or unlawful behavior or activity.OSHA compliance:Comply with all regulations and required schedules regarding OSHA training.PPD Compliance:Required health screening to be performed annually.Policies and Procedures Compliance:Responsible for following all policies and procedures.Sexual Harassment Training (Management employees only.)Comply with all regulations and required schedules regarding sexual harassment training.About Royalty Staffing: