POSITION SUMMARY

The APC Nurse Practitioner (APCNP) functions in an Advanced Practice Role as a clinical expert and independently performs and documents a complete physical examination for acute and complex chronically ill patients. The APCNP administers medical care to assigned population.  The APCNP administers preventive care and chronic illness surveillance.  The APCNP’s responsibilities include assessment, diagnoses and management of health-illness needs. The primary goal is to deliver Age Friendly Health Systems by focusing on geriatric principles, including the 4M’s (What Matters, Medication, Mentation and Mobility) using evidence-based practices in the care for older adults.

• Demonstrates commitment to PIH Health’s philosophy of care, values, mission statement and                      organizational culture
• Clinical expertise within chronic care management
• Ability to provide comprehensive patient assessments evaluate explain, teach, and problem solve using critical thinking
• Organizational skills and personal leadership qualities including tact and diplomacy, necessary to coordinate all aspects of the program and to integrate the efforts of the hospital, medical staff, program faculty and staff
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal and conflict resolution abilities
• Understands potential impacts and consequences of decision making in situations including interdependencies between departments within the enterprise

• Demonstrates expertise in the 4M’s: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, Mobility in caring for older adults
• Advocates for “What Matters” for the patient, documenting, communicating and applying patient’s wishes to guide their care
• Provides socioeconomic resources and coordinate interdisciplinary care, including case manager and social worker team members.
• Excellent communication with both health care teams and patient, family and caregivers
• Recognizes and proactively improve gaps in care and communication

• Demonstrated expertise in assessment, intervention, and patient care management.
• Provides health education, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses for acute, critical and complex ill patients
• Provides comprehensive instructions and teaching on disease processes
• Effectively communicates with physicians for follow-up care or referrals
• Knowledgeable regarding scope of practice
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Skilled at conflict resolution
• Independent performer
• Demonstrated leadership abilities

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

Required:

• Current California Nurse Practitioner License
• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner program
• Board Certification: Board certified as a Nurse Practitioner
• Two to five (2-5) years previous experience in chronic care/palliative care outpatient setting
• Organizational skills and personal leadership qualities including tact and diplomacy, necessary to coordinate all aspects of the program and to integrate the efforts of the hospital, medical staff, and program staff
• Evidence of continuing education and self-development to support license requirements
• Current Basic Life Support Card
• California Driver’s License and current car insurance required

Preferred:

•  Bilingual skills in Spanish/Chinese preferred.

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About PIH Health

PIH Health is the Communities’ Health and Wellness Partner Our network of highly trained and compassionate physicians, nurses, clinicians, staff and volunteers work tirelessly and collaboratively every day to maintain and enhance the health and wellbeing of every member of our service areas. And when needed, we are here to coordinate care, manage chronic disease, and treat health conditions for the best possible outcomes. We’re a nonprofit, regional healthcare network with three hospitals, numerous outpatient medical offices, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. Our leadership is dedicated to putting patients first—a cornerstone of our mission, vision and values—as we deliver top-quality healthcare. We serve more than 3.7 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. Why PIH Health? Our culture is built around our core values, which are the guiding principles for everything we do. For over 60 years, PIH Health has maintained a sense of community and a family-like cultur...e where patients are the top priority, and employees and volunteers are proud to be affiliated with such an outstanding organization. PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Our Whittier campus delivers outstanding and compassionate care to patients, every day. Among other awards, PIH Health Hospital - Whittier has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® for the third consecutive year by Truven Health Analytics. PIH Health Hospital in Whittier, CA is located 30 minutes east of Los Angeles, close to the Los Angeles and Orange County border. There are many great communities in which to live that surround the hospital. This means easy access to work, great dining, shopping, entertainment and spectacular beaches. Whatever your passion, you’ll find the right place for it here. PIH Health Hospital - Downey is a nonprofit hospital with a rich, nearly 100-year history of meeting the healthcare needs of its community. The Downey campus is part of the PIH Health comprehensive health network consisting of two hospitals, 18 medical office locations and a host of specialty services. According to US News & World Report, the hospital scores highly in patient safety and orthopedics. With 955 employees, the hospital is the 5th largest employer in the city of Downey.

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