Provides clinical services to patients by performing health assessments, interpreting diagnostic data, determining diagnosis, developing treatment plans, following-up with patients, charting assessment results, and documenting medical services provided; recommends corrective and preventative health measures in accordance with established, physician-approved standardized procedures and guidelines.
Furnishes and dispenses medications and administers immunizations in accordance with clinic protocols.
Provides instructions to patients, orally and in writing, regarding findings, care plans, and follow-up recommendations; provides recommendations and referrals to appropriate community agencies.
Communicates with patients, medical professionals, and a variety of outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns as allowed by laws governing the release of medical information.
Documents physical findings, nursing assessments, laboratory results, and interventions; discusses cases with physicians and other health professionals to prepare a comprehensive patient care plan.
Compiles information and health statistics data for reports; checks data; prepares and assembles informational materials.
Evaluates, maintains, and updates a variety of health-related records and files, including student health and immunization records, emergency medical records, accident reports, and health and disability reports.
Serves as a resource and liaison for the college community on issues of health promotion, including health education presentations, resource material development, organizing outreach activities, and committee membership.
Serves as a liaison for COVID-19 surveillance and reporting to the college community and public health agencies.
Monitors, maintains, and ensures proper maintenance, cleanliness, and sanitation of examination rooms, medication/lab rooms and other SHWC/SHC areas; ensures an orderly work environment; assures compliance with established safety procedures and regulations.
Ensures compliance with, and abides by, all health office, state, and federal policies, laws, rules, and regulations; adheres to all confidentiality practices, guidelines, and regulations, including those required by HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
Maintains current knowledge and stays up to date on SHWC/SHC requirements; attends and participates in trainings, meetings, workshops, and conferences; learns new state and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to health centers; participates in the development of new/revised procedures to accommodate changes; attends and participates in diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings and events. Maintains compliance with online coursework and other mandatory trainings and certifications (i.e., FERPA, HIPAA, CPR/First Aid, etc.) as directed by supervisor.
Participates in the planning and coordination of SHWC/SHC programs, activities, and clinics.
Provides copies of medical records, TB tests, immunizations, and related items to patients following policy and procedures; provides medical records to other agencies as requested, within HIPAA guidelines and after appropriate release/waivers and approvals have been signed.
Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and faculty, as well as various outside groups associated with or servicing the program to ensure efficient, effective, and correct implementation of departmental objectives; serves as liaison, and assists with the coordination of services, functions, and activities with other College/District departments, including those at off-site locations and strategic partners.
Serves as the SHWC/SHC lead and provide functional and technical direction to SHWC/SHC staff in the absence of the assigned manager or administrator; provides functional and technical training, guidance, and work direction to lower-level staff and student workers; participates in the oversight of day-to-day operations of patient care in collaboration with Lead Charge Nurse and Director.
Operates a variety of office equipment and machines; learns to use new technology as necessary to perform duties; utilizes electronic technology to correspond with others and to maintain assigned calendars, schedules, and appointments; coordinates and arranges meetings; utilizes various computer applications and software packages.
Assists the manager/administrator in meeting reporting requirements, functional responsibilities, and objectives.
Assures the timely completion of work in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards.
Serves as a mandated reporter per the California Penal Code.
Requirements :
Education/Training:
A Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing practice from an accredited college or university.
Nurse Practitioner Certification
Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year work experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a healthcare setting with an adult population