Bilingual Vietnamese Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

• Master's degree in nursing with a specialization in Adult Care required.
• At least one year of full-time experience as a clinical nurse practitioner preferred.
• Possess prescriptive authority.
• Certified by the State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Board certified by, NCCPA, NBDPA or other certifying board required.
• Proficiency in physical assessment required.
• Ability to use various standard computer applications, including word processing
• applications, required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse, patient-centered, holistic atmosphere required.
• Flexibility to work in multiple clinical settings strongly preferred.

• Patient Assessments

• Provide health care services to patients who walk into NOELA Community Health Center (NOELA CHC) or its affiliated healthcare facilities medical seeking care;
• Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations of patients, developing plans of care, and initiating and managing therapeutic interventions independently or in consultation with NOELA CHC physicians as indicated;
• Order or perform screening and diagnostic tests as indicated while being able to recognize abnormal findings and subsequently develop appropriate follow up plans;
• Provide appropriate patient education as required;
• Contribute to health education of groups of patients when needed;
• Conduct periodic nurse case management as needed;
• Triage patients for acuity of illness in clinic and via telephone;
• Communicate clearly and concisely with co-workers all relevant information necessary for quality patient care;
• Report all unusual conditions or patient reactions to the staff physician;
• Complete documentation of patient encounters in a timely manner.

• Quality Improvement Initiatives
• Assist with the implementation of clinic-wide continuous quality, improvement programs in collaboration with NOELA CHC physicians and other team members
• Assist with the identification of community resources available to help clients and their families and guidance to them for their use.
• Contribute to the development of new and/or improved community resources and patterns of health care deliver.

• Additional tasks
• Cross trains with other support staff to assist as needed as relating to patient care.
• Exhibits a willingness to learn new tasks.
• Asks questions before beginning an unfamiliar assignment.
• Participate in continuing medical education programs

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