Nurse Practitioner
Company: Camarena Health
Location: Madera
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description SUMMARY: The Nurse Practitioner
has clinical responsibilities. These include preventative and
therapeutic measures for patient health care, which includes
referrals for more definitive care. The Nurse Practitioner reports
to Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Chief Operations Officer (COO).
EXPECTATIONS: Arrives on time and adheres to set schedule. Works
flexible or extended hours where necessary Participates in health
center in-services, listening and respecting others’ ideas
Demonstrates awareness of, and compliance with, organizational
mission and objective of Camarena Health. Use of professionalism
and best efforts in your position. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
Health Care Services: Chart documentation according to clinic
standards using SOAP charting, specific forms documentation,
referrals and ordering specific tests. Documentation of acute and
chronic problems with medication. Follow-up on specific disease
categories and no show evaluations. Review laboratory, x-ray and
referral documents prior to filing. Health Education coordination
for patient follow-up for specific health education issues. Refer
to approved medical protocols and/or guidelines for treatment.
Participates in on-call schedules. Will provide phone triage on
rotational basis approximately once every 3-5 months on weekends or
during evening hours. Medical Records: Record/dictate, in timely
fashion, notes for each patient visit using SOAP format. Will
follow Medical Records guidelines for chart maintenance. Provide
accurate date on encounter form. Read and sign off on all medical
records, lab results, and other patient data, prior to being filed
in patient chart. Consultation and Referrals: Consultations with
Medical Director for problems beyond standardized procedures.
Consult physicians as needed. Consultation with Medical Director
for referrals. Referrals to other providers as indicated with
Health Education referrals as indicated per protocols. Teamwork
Expectations: Participate in clinician peer review process.
Participate in CQI: Quality Improvement Meetings and discussions as
requested. Interact with and maintain referral resources. Will
refer to support services (when appropriate) for counseling and
education. Is responsible for providing in-put to Chief Medical
Officer for resource development, staff, facility, equipment,
supplies, etc. Meeting attendance at monthly General Staff Meeting
and Monthly Departmental Clinician Meeting. Efficient productivity
levels according to health center standards. Participates in daily
huddles with care team, consisting of Medical Assistant, Front
Support staff member and Clinician. In conjunction with daily
huddles, schedules and pre-visit planning are discussed to provide
individual patient care. Minimum Requirements: Education:
Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program License:
Valid California Nurse Practitioner License Certifications: Must
maintain current CPR/BLS certification Skills: Bilingual (English/
Spanish) preferred Interest in and willingness to promote
individual acute, chronic and preventable care programs and
concepts. Ability to establish a genuine positive interaction with
patients and staff Agrees with and upholds the mission of the
health center with patients and staff Physical Requirements: Must
be able to move up to 20 pounds and push up to 50 pounds (on
wheels). Must be able to hear adequately to auscultate B/P’s and be
able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person,
and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients
and staff. Must be able to have vision that is adequate to read
increments of tuberculin/insulin syringe accurately, read memos, a
computer screen, personnel forms and clinical and administrative
documents. Must have high manual dexterity. Must be able to reach
above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and
sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting/turning,
fingering and feeling.
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