Family Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

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QUALIFIED

Healthcare Professionals accepted) Family-NP - Working in collaboration with the other members of the clinical team, the Nurse Practitioner will initiate assessment, diagnosis and the implementation of a range of care interventions and plans for the patient presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health conditions that are within their scope of practice The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive primary care services to the Center's patients in an efficient manner. Perform routine medical duties (complete and lock medical notes, review laboratory results, address telephone encounters). Collaborate with Health Center physicians and external healthcare providers as necessary to make appropriate medical decisions. Coordinate the transferring of patients to emergency facility and arrange for hospitalization as needed. Coordinate for sub-specialty care with the nursing and social work staff. Provide consultation and education to patients and|or parents and staff to increase the quality of patient care. Provide consultation and education to parents and staff on child-rearing and safety issues to increase the quality of patient care. Provide guidance and assistance to medical assistants