Health Promotion Center Nurse Practitioner

About the role

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.

Schedule: 8 hours per week

Pay range $53.00 - $61.00 per hour

Actual salary offered is determined by the candidate's experience, education, skills, and other factors, including internal equity and university funding resources.

Job Status: Part time

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Works in conjunction with other HPC NPs under clinic policies and procedures and the oversight of the supervising physician
• Works with HPC team to help plan flu vaccination events and community outreach events as needed
• Aids in precepting PLNU (Undergraduate and Graduate level) students completing rotations at the HPC

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

Requirements

• 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.
• Masters or Doctoral prepared Nurse Practitioner
• NP CA license, NP CA Furnishing License, NPI
• National NP Certification (ANCC or AANP)
• CPR Certified (BLS required)
• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU's Community Life Covenant.
• The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing during patient evaluations
• Ability to lift 15-20 lbs

Additional information

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.