Family Nurse Practitioner | Missio-Driven Care in the Inland Empire

Performs a combination, but not necessarily all, of the following duties:
• Obtain patients’ medical histories and performs physical examinations; documents all findings/information;
• Order or execute various tests, analyses and diagnostic images/procedures to provide information on patient’s condition;
• Perform therapeutic procedures as allowed within scope of practice including but not limited to immunizations, wound care, and injections;
• Meet established productivity goals;
• Chart all patient transactions in accordance with policies and procedures. Write orders and record progress notes which will be reviewed and countersigned by supervising physician;
• Communicate and work with medical staff to ensure coordinated efforts for the provision of high quality medical treatment and patient service;
• Assist management in identifying, analyzing, and resolving work problems;
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing clinical methods and procedures and suggest improvements;
• Perform daily rounds as required and documents patient care orders;
• Prepare timely, legible, and complete documentation of all patient care as provided by law, regulation, and established policy;
• Participate in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices;
• Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives determined to be required by Company;
• Apply safety principles as identified by established policy;
• Make oneself available to travel to other sites within Organization to cover another provider’s absence, often with very little advance notice;
• Ensure compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensure compliance with JCAHO, federal, state, and local regulations;
• Exhibit a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals;
• Adjust to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality;
• Collect, interpret, and/or analyze diagnostic data;
• Performs surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency;
• Refers patients to medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for patient’s wellbeing;
• Documents the patient’s visit including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses and plan of action;
• Follows up with patient regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases;
• Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage;
• Administer Family Planning services in compliance with title X Rules and Regulations/Protocols;
• Reviews and audits health charts of patients who receive Family Planning services;
• Attends annual Family Planning seminars, if instructed by the CMO;
• Commitment to mission of St. John’s with clinic involvement and engaging in healthcare community events;
• Attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events as needed; and
• As an exempt position, evening and/or weekend hours may be required to ensure the fulfillment of all duties and responsibilities; and
• Other duties may be assigned or may be modified as business needs dictate.
Responsibility to Team – actively support assigned team/department by participating in and supporting all team/departmental initiatives, proactively communicating with supervision, meeting assigned goals and objectives, and committing to embracing process improvement initiatives.

Responsibility to Organization – actively support SJCH by consistently meeting St. John’s Mission, Vision, and Values; modeling positive interactions with patients, staff, and community; keeping informed of internal (e.g., policies and procedures) and external (e.g., legal or political matters) which may affect business.