General Information
| Job Description | NURSE PRACT 2 | Working Title | Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health Family Planning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 009147 | Grade | |
| Department Name | SOM OB/GYN - D02015 | Department Head | Samar Nahas |
| Supervisor | Fernando Reyes | Effective Date | 11/16/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
| UCR Health has a career opportunity for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing patient centric healthcare to our patients. The position's primary work location will be at Silver Oaks Women's Health Clinic. This position will work independently and in conjunction with a supervising physician to provide clinical expertise complex patients by taking detailed medical histories, performing exams, interpreting lab results, making diagnoses, and implement out-patient treatment. Provides patient/family member education promoting health maintenance, Diabetes education and patient safety in a women?s health clinic setting. Provides care to women from adolescence through menopause with a focus on obstetrics, reproduction and gynecology. Collaborates with others in the clinic to assure smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indicators and participates in the overall coordination of patient care. Works closely with MA's and provides back office guidance. The care delivered will be based on theoretical principals and scientific knowledge and in accordance with requirements set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Education acceptable by the California Board of Nursing to obtain required licensure. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| A minimum of two years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner. | Required |
| Must meet UC credentialing requirements. | Required |
| Patient care experience in a women's health, primary care, or public health setting. | Required |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Current California Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license. | Required |
| Current unrestricted DEA license and National Provider Identifier (NPI) number. | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. | Required |
| Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. | Required |
| As required for provider Medicare enrollment, national certification from one of the organizations listed below that is recognized as national certifying body: | Required |
| American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center, National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (previously named the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses), Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation, AACN Certification Corporation, or National Board on Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses. | Required |
Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Direct Patient Care: 1. Perform complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting, and evaluating tests and examinations. 2. Assume on-going responsibility for each patient. 3. Diagnose and treat both chronic and episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes. 4. Establish and document the health care plan and diagnosis, maintain records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. 5. Monitor and evaluate patients in the outpatient setting with new or ongoing issues. 6. Respond to patient telephone calls and medical record patient encounters. 7. Set parameters and guidelines for continuum of care in collaboration with physician. 8. Dictate electronically create clinic note. 9. Coordinate/recommend follow up with appropriate imaging and diagnostic studies. 10. Recommend consult referrals. Incumbent will demonstrate a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and the health care team; demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities; consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors. | 70 |
| Provides patient/family member education promoting health maintenance, Diabetes education and patient safety in a women?s health clinic setting. Interventions may include education on minimizing stress, maximizing wellness, encouraging health lifestyle changes, and identifying resources. | 20 |
| Develops and provides educational materials and clinical instructions to other staff providing direct patient care. Serves as a lead for staff to address patient care issues and concerns. | 10 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Strong interpersonal skills and excellent bedside manner. | Required |
| Ability to make emergency decisions quickly. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Required |
| Overtime | Required |
| Travel | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Medical Center/Clinic |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |