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Nurse Practitioner, RN - LV Durango Family Medicine Clinic - Per Diem 10 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union) The Nurse Practitioner (NP) has a specialized skill and knowledge related to the setting in which they practice and performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, and provides direct patient care services, according to established evidence-based clinical practice standards. The NP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization and advance practice profession. Duties may include but not limited to obtaining patient health histories and complete physical examinations, documenting findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, and performing procedures as needed within specialty area. The NP also helps facilitate safe and efficient operational flow of the patient through their continuum of care. The NP will function as a part of inter-professional teams by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly with other healthcare professionals, including but not limited to physicians, pharmacists, office support staff, and other advance practice providers (APPs). Under general supervision and in accordance with standardized procedures, incumbent performs physical examinations and treats common episodic and chronic health care problems in the clinic, counsels patients and families, monitors patient progress, assists with medical research projects. The Nurse Practitioner takes a leading role in activities such as managing the clinical aspects of clinic, patient rounding and care, nursing performance improvement, job performance/competency evaluations, staffing, scheduling and working with the directors, employees, and preceptors in the orientation and training of new employees. Executes leadership in the following areas: Direct/Indirect Patient Care, Support of Systems, Research, Education, and Professional Leadership. Works in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, but retains responsibility for ongoing clinical management of the patient. Must work with any and every physician in the Clinic. Other duties as assigned. Essential Duties Conduct in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, construct comprehensive medical histories, perform initial and periodic physical examinations and explore patient’s interpretation of health needs, identify and treat patients’ diseases, and manage treatment of hospitalized patients. Directly perform or order appropriate diagnostic studies and interpret finished results. Develop and implement long- and short-range treatment plans. Perform procedures such as obtaining specimens, performing injections, immunizations, lumbar punctures, skin biopsies, suturing, wound care, and management of conditions produced by trauma or infection. Write orders to increase, decrease, or change medication, subject to checking and counter-signing by physician. Initiate consultations and monitor scheduling of patients for special tests. Maintain records of patient progress, update and summarize charts, change orders when appropriate, and notify the responsible physician of changes in the patient’s condition. Instruct and counsel patients and families regarding preventive care, medical problems, psychological problems, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs. Act as liaison with governmental agencies such as the CDC and NIH; assist with medical research projects, following medical research protocols and obtaining IRB approval for treatment protocols. Research community resources for referral of patients, referring patients to the most appropriate resource based on medical needs and condition. Maintain compliance with established university and department policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control, and comply with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies. Participate in in-service education programs and professional associations. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Master’s degree (MSN) from an accredited school of nursing. Five or more years of combined education/experience as substitute for minimum clinical nursing experience. Excellent communication skills (speaker, reading, and writing English proficiently). Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow, and successfully perform duties. Required Licenses/Certifications Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing). Nurse Practitioner – NP (CA Board of Registered Nursing). Nurse Practitioner Furnisher (CA DCA) – current license to furnish medications in the State of California. DEA certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Justice for Schedule II–V controlled substances. National Board Certification in Nurse Practitioner specialty accredited by the Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing (ABSNC) or National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Hospital/Acute Care certification (ANCC or AACN) as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) upon hire (grandfathered for hires prior to 12/2015). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from American Heart Association. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider certification from American Heart Association (required for NPs in hospital/acute & infusion center clinic settings only). Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) – must obtain within 30 days if not already possessed. Hourly rate range: $64.00 – $105.60. Job ID REQ20166926 Posted Date 09/05/2025 Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Health Care Provider #J-18808-Ljbffr Keck Medicine of USC

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