Nurse Practitioner (Locums)

Company: HealthCare Talent
Location: Lake Forest
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Bridging the gap between your dreams and your current healthcare position. Are you interested in assisting the homeless population in this unique program? Does empathy and compassion drive you? Are you open to flexible Locums opportunities? If so, read on... We have an immediate need for a--Locums Nurse Practitioner--to work in a unique new program in the West Hollywood area. You will provide oversight and support to the six to eight LVNs and CNAs for this health program. You'll also assist with patient education during recuperation.
Why work here?

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• Competitive hourly rate in a dynamic, fast-paced team
  
• Our client does meaningful, mission-driven work to improve the health of individuals and under-resourced communities by taking action on the social determinants of health
  
• $4.5 million-dollar, 61-bed facility
  
• Embrace the guiding philosophy that health begins where we live, learn, work and play, the organization's work focuses on four key areas: housing, food access, built environments and education.--
  
• The Recuperative Care group is an integral part of the county's comprehensive plan to end homelessness.--
  
• In addition to offering a safe discharge option for hospitals, our recuperative care sites serve as alternative intake centers for the housing process, to link some of our most vulnerable neighbors to low-cost care and then to permanent housing and ongoing support!--
  
  Location and Schedule:
  
  
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  • Work in a single location within a hospitality setting in West Hollywood area
    
  • Schedule is part time or full-time, and may have flexibility: 25-40 hours week; 4- 5 days per week, with 1weekend preferred, TBD. (Potential shifts are --7am to 2:30pm or 10:30am to 7pm, or less hours)
    
  • --No Call
    
  • 6 - 12 week+ Locums opportunity
    
    
    Responsibilities & Duties
    
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    • Oversee and support a staff of 6-8 LVNs and CNAs in this 61-bed, Recuperative Care program.--
      
    • Answer questions and assisting the team as the senior Nursing Professional.
      
    • Organize certain aspects of the clinical side of the program, creating and--refining appropriate procedures that are compliant--recommended medical respite guidelines for the program.
      
    • Hands-on medical care, supporting best outcomes for patients in Recuperative Care.
      
    • Provide general and preventative care, conduct check-ups, treat illnesses, order lab tests, prescribe medication, and follow up for best outcomes.
      
    • Educate patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments as requested.
      
    • Refer patients to other team caregivers for a variety of services. Refer any escalated medical issues to external facilities.
      
    • Collaborate with other Medical Director, other senior clinicians, all staff as needed.
      
      Required Qualifications : Experience & Skills
      
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      • 1+ years' Nurse Practitioner experience preferred; newly licensed NP (RN) candidates will be considered
        
      • Experience with the homeless population or other underserved population strongly preferred
        
      • Some Bilingual Spanish or other language (preferred/not required)
        
      • High level of organizational and communications skills
        
      • Experience overseeing or supervising a staff of 6-8 nurses and CNAs or similar
        
        Education/Credentials
        
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        • Master's degree, and a post-master's certificate or a-- doctoral degree --in nursing from an accredited program (Preferred)
          
        • Active & Unrestricted (CA) Nurse Practitioner License
          
          
          Apply now and a Senior Healthcare Talent professional will contact you and share more about the role, and the competitive rates offered. You can make a difference doing Locums assignments that meet your personal and career goals, as well!--
          
          National Operations Center
          26090 Towne Centre Drive - Lake Forest, CA 92610

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