Nurse Practitioner at Provider Healthcare summary:
A Nurse Practitioner is sought to lead a street medicine team in Los Angeles, focusing on the homeless and unsheltered populations. Responsibilities include assessing and diagnosing patients, creating treatment plans, and performing therapeutic procedures. Candidates should have a California NP license, DEA certificate, and experience in treating complex social dynamics and substance use disorders.
Job Type Full Time
Schedule Days
Pay $131k - $152k
Patients Per Day 20
EMR System - NextGen
Work Location Outpatient; All Ages
Job ID 60098
Job Description
A Los Angeles based client is seeking a motivated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to be the street medicine team lead for the area s homeless and unsheltered population. Experience treating individuals with substance use disorders and complex social dynamics is a plus. An ideal candidate should practice excellent, evidence-based patient care, and should be comfortable treating all ages.
Required Qualifications
- CA NP license
- CA DEA certificate before start date
- CPR certification
- Board certified in field
- Preferred Spanish fluency
- 1+ years of experience
Responsibilities
- Assess and diagnose a variety of diseases and injuries in patients of all ages
- Order diagnostic tests and laboratory studies, interpret results and create treatment plans based on results
- Perform therapeutic procedures with prioritizing preventative care
- Arrange referrals, consultations, and therapeutic services for patients on caseload
- Document all patient encounters efficiently and according to organization policy
About Provider Healthcare
Provider Healthcare is a prominent healthcare recruitment firm that places highly qualified and skilled healthcare professionals in excellent employment opportunities across the country. Our diligent team of recruiters and client representatives specialize in permanent placement and locum tenens opportunities in all settings of medical practice such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, home health care, and government facilities. Provider Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Disability, and Protected Veteran employer and all applicants will be equally considered for hire.
Keywords:
Nurse Practitioner, street medicine, patient care, substance use disorders, California NP license, outpatient care, healthcare recruitment, Los Angeles, evidence-based practice, preventative care