Float Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Company: Clinica Family Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: January 28, 2023
Job Description:
This job exists to:Provide high quality medical care that is
culturally appropriate and prevention focused. Serves as a leader
on the Pod contributing to the smooth, efficient, operation of the
Pod, the Site and the Organization.The purpose of the float
position is to temporarily replace established providers who are
absent for long-term or short-term leave, or to assist with patient
access when other providers are not available.
*High proficiency in Spanish required.*
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides patient care as per Health Care Plans and within
his/her Scope of Practice.
- Provides high-quality, comprehensive care to all patient
populations, both in acute and chronic contexts (e.g., applies
planned care principles; practice variations from Clinica's
treatment protocols as appropriate; limitations of
training/experience are respected).
- Expands and maintains rapport with the medical community in the
service area (e.g., interacts appropriately with other medical
personnel outside of Clinica; actively seeks to broaden our
referral network).
- Appropriately communicates with health & human services
agencies, local governments, and community organizations as
needed.
- Provides responsive off-hours medical services physically or by
phone when the clinic is closed, if applicable.
- Supports and teaches team members at the site. Teaches students
enrolled in a relevant health-profession training program.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and
development over the life span, and stays current with changes in
this area.
- Provides Human Resources staff the needed documentation,
paperwork, and signatures to complete credentialing and privileging
(initial and biannual).
- Is respectful and responsive to staff and patients (is
approachable by other staff, demonstrates good team work by
offering and receiving feedback appropriately).
- Handles ongoing daily clinical work in a timely and thorough
manner. This includes being present for huddle, responding to
messages (by phone and e-mail), staying on time while caring for
patients, charting, managing the PAQ and Tasks, submitting
referrals, reviewing records, and completing paperwork needed for
optimal patient care.
- Exhibits positive leadership skills on and off the pod
(actively striving to improve the patient and staff experience of
Clinica).
- Collaborates well with teammates, both on a clinical level
(e.g., seeks/provides guidance and feedback to
supervised/supervising clinician) as well as on a managerial and
administrative level (e.g., follows Clinica's procedures around
requesting/taking time off).
- Handles ongoing daily clinical work in a timely and thorough
manner as outlined in the Provider manual (see Provider
Manual).
- Effective use of the EMR, registries and templates.
- Works under the supervision of a designated physician.
- Supports and promotes MCC utilization with the Clinician
team.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains a safe work environment by remaining informed of and
compliant with the clinic's safety policies, and in particular by
application of safe practices in area of own
responsibility.
- Compliance:
- Knowledgeable of and compliant with laws and regulations
governing area of responsibility.
- Responsible for reporting any potentially non-compliant
conduct.
- Cooperates fully with our Compliance Officer in upholding our
Compliance Plan.
- Leadership and modeling of Clinica values.
SUPERVISION: No
SCOPE OF AUTHORITY:
- Provides medical services to patients and serves as a
consultant to clinical staff.
- Works with the management staff to maintain quality of care and
efficiency.
Progress is reviewed quarterly and results are measured and
formally evaluated annually.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician
Assistant Program.
- Licensed in the State of Colorado.
- Eligible for DEA licensure (new graduates should obtain within
a year of hire).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- One year of experience in ambulatory health care
preferred.
- Sensitivity to low income, ethnic minority communities
preferred.
- Proficiency in the Spanish language.
- Computer proficiency - EMR experience preferred.
- Ability to flourish in a team system.
PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
- All Clinical staff
- All employees and managers and leadership
- Patients
- Outside contacts such as community, other healthcare
providers
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Tablet
- Electronic Health Record
- Telephone
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
- Risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens
- Usual clinical environment
- Ability to travel from clinic to clinic in own vehicle as
required
- May occasionally require work outside of normal business
hours
What we offer:
- Competitive Vacation Time
- Paid Holidays
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Plan
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Medical Education (CME)
- One Professional Membership
- All fees associated with your license, DEA, board
certification, etc. are covered by Clinica
- FTCA Malpractice Insurance
- Colorado Health Service Corps and National Health Service Corps
Loan Repayment potential
- Potential for relocation assistance
Compensation: Approximately $97,479 - $131,004 per year. All
individual pay rates are calculated based on the candidate's
experience and internal equity.
COVID-19 Vaccine (Required) Religious or Medical Exemptions
available via application process.
Clinica Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit
unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the
basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin,
sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other
applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Keywords: Clinica Family Health, Denver , Float Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Healthcare , Denver, Colorado
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