Health Promotion Center Nurse Practitioner

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God's kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.
Job Summary:
The Health Promotion Center (HPC) Nurse Practitioner is responsible for seeing 8-14 patients per day in a primary care clinic in City Heights with a primarily Spanish speaking patient population. Functions with minimal supervision to perform physical exams, new patient visits, and follow up visits that are age-appropriate. Responsible for taking thorough histories and completing appropriate physical assessments; ordering diagnostic tests and referrals as appropriate; and interpreting results and reports. In charge of completing preventative and disease related education with patients as well as prescribing appropriate therapies for identified health problems. Responsible for furnishing medications as appropriate for patient diagnoses and monitoring for appropriate therapeutic effects. Responsible for referring to higher levels of care and specialists as appropriate.
Salary Pay Range: $53.68 - 61.60 per hour
Schedule: 8 hours per week
Job Status:
Part time
Job Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works in conjunction with other HPC NPs
• Works with HPC team to help plan flu vaccination events and community outreach events as needed
• Aids in precepting nursing (Undergraduate and Graduate level) students completing rotations at the HPC
  • Aids in the supervision of graduate level NP students

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Complete patient visits in a timely manner
• Complete charting on all encounters within 1 business day
  • Maintain appropriate documentation in medical records of health encounters and other follow-up communication.
• Work well within the Health Promotion Center team of providers and externs
• Maintain Standardized Practice Guidelines as specified by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) of California.
• Consult with HPC supervising physician and other HPC providers when health care practice issues arise or when treatment plans are not producing expected response.
• Assist patients with Project Access Applications and Management

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient or fluent in Spanish (able to conduct patient visits in Spanish)
• Proficient in Microsoft, Excel, Google Drive
• Able to learn new software and Practice Fusion charting system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent skills in patient history taking, physical assessment, and management of a variety of chronic and acute health conditions.

Required Education, Experience, and Licensure:

• Masters or Doctoral prepared Nurse Practitioner
• NP CA license, NP CA Furnishing License, NPI
• National NP Certification (ANCC or AANP)
• CPR Certified (BLS required)
• Job offer is contingent on clear background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work is primarily sedentary and may require sitting for extended periods of time. Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
• Prolonged periods of standing during patient evaluations
• Ability to read documents, email and other correspondence, and reports on paper and computer monitor. Hearing and speaking to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone. Ability to stand, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 20 lbs throughout the day.

At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God's love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential.
Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.