Stay at home Jobs in Oakland ca

Benefits

Compensation : $80,000-$100,000 / year, depending on years since licensed, sign-on bonus , and excellent benefits : medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, dependent and domestic partner coverage, 403(b) retirement savings plan, and loan repayment programs. LifeLong is a qualified site for federal and state loan repayment programs (HPSA score is 16).  Acceptance rates may vary year to year based on funding levels and the number of applicants.

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy :

In accordance with LifeLong Medical Care's commitment to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we have adopted a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our patients and visitors; and the community at large from infectious diseases, that vaccinations may reduce. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Order of the California State Public Health Officer. Unless a reasonable medical or religious accommodation is approved, all employees must receive COVID-19 vaccinations.

About us :

As a Federally Qualified Health Center in Northern California with over 45 years of dedicated service to the community, LifeLong serves over 66,000 patients in the East Bay Area's socio-economically underserved regions. We provide medical, dental, behavioral health, and school-based services at more than 15 primary care sites across Oakland, Berkeley, and West Contra Costa County. From opening a residential respite program for homeless persons discharged from hospitals to offering free COVID testing to the community, we are innovative and responsive to our times' social and medical needs. We provide an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and with which our patients can identify. To this end, we seek candidates who reflect the diversity of the East Bay communities we serve.

LifeLong Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. If you seek accommodation, please advise in writing when you apply.

Compensation :

Full-time $123,000 / yr.-$144,000 / yr. Prorated for part-time - NP / PA, depending on years since licensed.

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy :

In accordance with LifeLong Medical Care's commitment to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we have adopted a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our patients and visitors; and the community at large from infectious diseases, that vaccinations may reduce. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the Order of the California State Public Health Officer. Unless a reasonable medical or religious accommodation is approved, all employees must receive COVID-19 vaccinations.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities Include :

• Build and maintain effective relationships with members and designated families or caregivers.
• Work with members to develop appropriated goals, assessments and care plans.
• Serve as a clinical resource to health home members and staff, as needed.
• Develop relationships with appropriate community resources to help support our members.
• Provide direction to staff members and teams tasked with coordination activities for health homes members.
• Collaborate and coordinate medical needs / issues with client and client's treatment team (community health worker, medical and behavioral health providers, support network)Provide hands on nursing care as needed, including but not limited to :
• Taking vital signs
• Checking blood glucose by capillary finger stick
• Administering medications
• Wound care
• Catheter and ostomy care
• Support with and evaluation of ADL needs
• Assess the medical and mental health needs of patients and advocate for care on their behalf.
• Create care plans based on appropriate nursing diagnoses in order to recommend care to other medical providers and specialists.
• Conduct medication review / reconciliation; and provide education on proper usage of medication
• Develop and implement health promotion activities and groups regarding wellness and chronic disease management
• Conduct one-on-one and group health education activities to aid in disease self-management. (. Diabetes, Asthma, Hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure).
• Assure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate health education materials.
• Provide educational materials and review with member
• Educate member and provide support around disease specific interventions
• Collaborate on discharge planning with hospital and SNF staff to promote the safe and timely return to the community and adequate medical follow-up
• Attend medical appointments as necessary for those clients that may need assistance in understanding and complying with provider instructions.
• Organize and participate in clinical case conferences and meetings in order to support effective care coordination and comprehensive care.
• Meet with Community Health Workers on a regular basis to coordinate services
• Document each client contacts in the EHR.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Current California NP or PA license.Training and experience in geriatrics, internal medicine, and / or family practice with board eligibility or certification required.Interest in working with a diverse patient population in a community-based organization and sensitivity to their needs and health problems; commitment to a community health philosophy of prevention and primary care.Experience with electronic health records.

Job Preferences

Community Health Center experience.Experience as part of a team-based care model.EMR Epic experience.DEACAQH PAVE / ORP.