Job Description

The Mission Neighborhood Health Center (MNHC) is a non-profit, multi-site community health organization offering comprehensive health services in the Mission and Excelsior Districts of San Francisco.  The center offers primary health care services, adult medicine, pediatrics, family planning, OB/GYN, HIV and homeless services. 

We advocate for health equity and deliver innovative, high-quality services responsive to the neighborhoods and diverse communities we serve with a focus on the Latino Spanish-Speaking Communities.

We are currently looking for qualified candidates for our Primary Care Nurse Practitioner  role. This position reports to the  Lead Physician and is a Regular, Full Time, Exempt role with a starting annual salary range of $130,400 to $143,500  with full benefits .  

Primary Objective:
Under the general direction of the Lead Physician and the CMO, the Nurse Practitioner at Mission Neighborhood Health Center will be primarily responsible for providing services to our Mission Bernal Clinic. The provider at Mission Neighborhood Health Center will perform basic physical examinations. The NP records these findings using the problem-oriented record system.  Based on the results of the above, in accordance with standardized procedures, evidence-based information, the physician plans and implements the appropriate treatment made for the patient.  The provider would need to support some standardized clinical processes regarding patient centered medical home, population-based patient management, patient, family/self-care and other quality measures.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Provides ambulatory acute, chronic, and preventative medical services to patients in accordance with Community and National Standards of Practice and DHHS/DHCS guidelines.
2. Provides continuity of care for hospitalized and referred patients according to Health Center protocols.
3. Provides leadership and guidance for support staff (Medical Assistants, Patient Services Specialist and Lab Staff) volunteers and trainees in day-to-day clinic functions.
4. Adheres to the highest standards of medical practice, ethics, and professionalism at all times.
5. Support process improvement initiatives that enhance Team Based Care and PCMH recognition.
6. Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining, and treatment of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs.
7. Educates patients on wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families.
8. Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients and Orders studies, test and ancillary services.
9. Documents all services in accurately in-patient medical record and completes billing/charges within 48 hours of the visit.
10. Participates in Quality Assurance activities as designated/needed by the supervisor or the CMO.
11. Fulfills all Medicare/Medicaid and Health Plan credentialing and re-credentialing requirements.
12. Attends Health Center medical or departmental meetings as directed by CMO.
13. Consults with specialist and hospitalist/resident regarding outpatient referrals, and patient’s course if hospitalized, according to Health Center protocols. 
14. Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or CMO

Qualifications:

1. Current RN/NP License and Furnishing Number issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
2. Master's degree in Nursing and/or Doctorate in Nursing Practice
3. National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner or an Adult Nurse Practitioner from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurses Credentialing Center, or other national NP certifying body
4. At least 18 months experience as Nurse Practitioner preferred, but not required.
5. Spanish fluency is helpful, but not required. 
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel. 
7. Experience with Practice Management Systems and Electronic Health Record Systems.

Skills & Abilities:

1. Knowledge of and sensitivity to working with diverse cultures/communities.
2. Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality when dealing with patient records and personal information.

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at  . We offer a full range of benefits which includes the following:

• Medical Insurance – MNHC pays 90-100% based on plan
• Dental and Vision Insurance – free to employee
• Flex Spend Accts for health & dependent care expenses
• Commuter benefits for public transportation expenses
• Life Insurance – free basic policy plus voluntary option
• Vacation – 3 weeks (4 weeks after 5 years)
• 12 Paid Holidays plus your birthday and 12 Sick day each year
• 40 hours Paid Educational Leave
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Contribution
• DEA Licenses - MNHC pays for your renewal
• CME - $500 per year
• Pre-Approved Loan Repayment Programs available!

Mission Neighborhood Health Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for our diverse workforce .  We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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