
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/PA
Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center
- Hayward, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs health assessments, including a thorough history and physical examination, ordering or performing certain diagnostic tests, medication orders, evaluation of the psychosocial and family aspects of the situation sufficient to make a general health assessment, and diagnose the nature of common acute and chronic conditions, and any necessary follow-up care.
- Promotes and maintains periodic health assessments and preventive screening, assessment and guidance with regard to health hazards, good family health habits and family planning.
- Manages common acute and chronic illnesses, and initiation of life-saving procedures in emergencies.
- Provides various clinical oversight of NP/PA trainees, NP residents, and/or new providers. Directs medical assistants, lab personnel, and other non- professional medical staff as appropriate.
- From time to time may provide in-service training for staff in selected topics within scope of practice of medicine as appropriate, and/or as deemed necessary by the CMO or his/her designee.
- Performs all duties for successful electronic health records maintenance including but not limited to; completion of medical records and documentation management of Inbox and results, coding, and signing off charts within the designated time set by the organization.
- Assists in internal quality control audits, performs and maintains the standards of quality of care based on specialty and organizational standards.
- Discusses or refers as needed, complex and high priority patient cases
- Performs all duties and services in full compliance with the organizations Service Excellence Standards. Adheres to all canons of ethics including the organizations code of conduct for clinical providers.
- Demonstration of patterns of continued learning in order to ensure growth as a practitioner.
- Attends internal and external meetings, workshops, and conferences, and participates on task forces or committees, as necessary and/or required by TVHC, Inc.
- Must be willing to travel to and from the service sites as needed by CMO or designee.
- Provides additional assistance within and outside of clinical arena, as requested and/or as appropriate, to ensure the ongoing success of the organization.
- Works as a member of the health care team and assists in education of patients and the community in preventive health care and health maintenance concepts.
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the CMO.
- Board Certification or Eligibility from a certified Nurse Practitioner or related program which entails training as well as practice in the above mentioned duties.
- Must be in possession of a current medical license to practice in the State of California, including DEA license, and CPR.
- Minimum of three years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner required.
- Previous experience providing medical care within a community health setting preferred.
- Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine.
- Demonstrated ability to build the trust and respect of patients, staff, colleagues, external contacts, and other organizational members.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
- Understands and is committed to maintaining highest level of confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed TVHC’s Service Excellence Standards.
- Must be willing and able to work periodic evenings and/or weekends, as needed.
- Must have ability to travel to other TVHC sites or locations to perform duties or attend meetings as needed.
- Bilingual, especially Spanish, is preferred but not required.
- Excellent problem-solving skills required, including creativity, resourcefulness, timeliness, and technical knowledge related to analyzing and resolving medical problems.
- Sensitivity to needs of culturally and linguistically diverse patient and employee populations.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technology and to willingness to develop and adapt to the evolving technological requirements of modern medical health center practices required.
- Medical: 100% employer-paid co-payments, prescriptions, and premiums
- Dental & Vision Coverage: employer-paid premiums
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Chiropractic/Acupuncture: 100% employer-paid
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement Plan with Matching!
- Guaranteed Salary Increases
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare & Dependent Care
- NHSC/HRSA Loan Repayment Eligibility
- Visa Assistance
- Commuter Benefits
- Scrub Allowance
- Generous Paid Time Off for Vacation & Sick
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Educational Leave
- Travel Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
- Scholarship Program
- Professional Membership Reimbursement
- Career Growth Opportunities
- EPIC Superusers
- Recognition Programs
- Dragon Ambient Experience (DAX) AI Clinical Documentation
- Malpractice Insurance Covered
- Monthly Treats
- Bilingual Medical Assistants
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Program