Field Nurse Practitioner (El Centro, CA)

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Provides screening, preventive primary care and medical care services to members - primarily in non-clinical settings where members feel most comfortable, including in-home, community and nursing facilities and u201cpop upu201d clinics. Strives to ensure member progress toward desired outcomes and contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care. Essential Job Duties u2022 Provides general medical care and care coordination to various and/or specific patient member populations u2013 adult, womenu2019s health, pediatric, and geriatric. u2022 Performs comprehensive evaluations including history and physical exams for gaps in care and preventive assessments. u2022 Addresses both chronic and acute primary care complaints, and demonstrates ability to ascertain medical urgency. u2022 Establishes and documents reasonable medical diagnoses. u2022 Seeks specialty consultation as appropriate. u2022 Orders/performs pertinent diagnostic laboratory and radiology testing for the medical diagnosis or presenting symptoms; works within an environment of limited resources and therefore uses diagnostic tests judiciously and appropriately. u2022 Understands when a member's needs are beyond their scope of knowledge and when physician oversight is needed. u2022 Creates and implements a medical plan of care. u2022 Schedules appointments for visits when appropriate. u2022 Provides post-discharge coordination to reduce hospital readmission rates and emergency room utilization. u2022 Performs face-to-face in-person visits in a variety of settings including in-home, skilled nursing facilities, and public locations. u2022 Performs face-to-face visits via alternative modalities based on business need, leadership direction and state regulations. u2022 Orders bulk laboratory orders to target specific member populations. u2022 Performs alternating on-call coverage to triage any urgent lab results and pharmacy inquiries and develops appropriate plans of care. u2022 Participates in community-based u201cpop up clinicsu201d to build relationships with communities, and address gaps in health care. u2022 Drives up to 120 miles a day on a regular basis to a variety of locations within the assigned region. Drives beyond 120 miles as part of extended mileage may be required on special project days. Special projects may include an overnight hotel stay. u2022 Obtains and maintains cross-state license in other states besides home state based on business need. u2022 Collaborates with fellow nurse practitioners to develop best practices to perform work duties efficiently and effectively. u2022 Actively participates in regional meetings. u2022 May prescribe medications and perform procedures as appropriate. u2022 Performs timely medical records documentation in electronic medical record (EMR) computer system. u2022 On occasion, may be required to walk flights of stairs while carrying up to 50 lbs. of equipment. u2022 Engages in practices constituting the practice of medicine in collaboration with and under the medical direction and supervision of a licensed physician to the degree required by state laws. u2022 Local travel required (based upon state/contractual requirements). Required Qualifications u2022 At least 1 year of experience as a nurse practitioner, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. u2022 Active and unrestricted national certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). u2022 Current state-issued license to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice. u2022 Prescriber Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license with authority to prescribe per state qualifications. License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice. u2022 Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. u2022 Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements. u2022 Ability to work within a variety of settings and adjust style as needed - working with diverse populations, various personalities and personal situations. u2022 Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate self-motivation. u2022 Responsive in all forms of communication. u2022 Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations. u2022 Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships. u2022 Excellent time-management and prioritization skills; ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to change. u2022 Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. u2022 Strong verbal and written communication skills. u2022 Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency, and electronic medical record (EMR) experience. Preferred Qualifications u2022 Experience as a registered nurse or nurse practitioner in a home health, community health or public health setting. u2022 Experience in home health as a licensed clinician, especially in management of chronic conditions. u2022 Experience with underserved populations facing socioeconomic barriers to health care. u2022 Immunization and point of care testing skills. u2022 Bilingual. To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board. Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V Pay Range: $92,474 - $180,324 / ANNUAL Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

Created: 2025-10-04