Nurse Practitioner (NP), Patient Care Coordinator

Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP), Patient Care Coordinator

Location: San Diego, CA (Eastlake, Miramar, North Island, Point Loma)

Position Type: Full time (30-40+ hours/week),

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Education Level: MSN or DNP, NP license

Job Category: Health Care

Our Company Promise

• We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:
• Dependability
• Integrity
• Personability
• Transparency
• Responsiveness

Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees.

Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.

Summary

Vighter is recruiting Nurse Practitioners (NP) with a specialty in the Patient Care Coordinator role to provide patient care support at the Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA. The Medical Facilities in and around San Diego are rated as a complex medical facility, therefore provides care to Active-Duty Military, Veterans, Veterans and Family members locally and from surrounding states.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth care for maxillofacial surgery patients as an embedded member of the Maxillofacial Surgery service and the Center of Excellence in Maxillofacial Restoration. The NP will serve as a key continuity provider across the care continuum, supporting surgeon-led care delivery while exercising independent clinical judgment within established protocols, collaborative practice agreements, and Maxillofacial Surgery–defined care pathways.

Vighter is a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business that is accredited by both the Joint Commission and ISO-9001. With our dedication to continuous improvement, Vighter assists in the provision of the highest standards of care.

Principle Accountabilities

• Provide a full range of outcome-based nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., clinically supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated).
• The NP will assess, evaluate, and manage patients across preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative phases of care, with particular emphasis on complex and multidisciplinary populations. Responsibilities include perioperative coordination, inpatient management, post-discharge follow-up, and patient education.
• Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines in consultation with a physician.
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physical, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
• The role prioritizes continuity and optimization of surgical outcomes rather than independent service line development. The NP will work closely with Maxillofacial Surgery residents to support patient care delivery, continuity, and clinical efficiency.
• The NP will participate in inpatient rounds, outpatient clinics, and multidisciplinary conferences. In collaboration with Maxillofacial Surgery faculty and program leadership, the NP will contribute to workflow optimization, quality and safety initiatives, outcomes tracking, and operational support of the Center of Excellence.
• A deep sense of purpose and dedication to the United States and our U.S. Military Veterans, their Families, and other patients as assigned.
• An unshakeable adherence to quality and continuous process improvement.
• An apolitical, patient-centered focus that drives to enhanced care and patient satisfaction
• Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Knowledge and Skills

• Must have exceptional customer service skills.
• Employees shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the job requirements, including ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with limited supervision
• Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization skills.

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctorate (DNP) from an accredited university.
• Graduate from an academic program, within the specialty field of nursing study that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of advanced practice experience, including three (3) years in a surgical or procedural subspecialty (e.g., maxillofacial surgery, ENT, plastic surgery, trauma).
• Must have and maintain one of the following certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) or ACLS for health care providers through the American Heart Association.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Commitment to patient-centered care. Ability to work independently while being a collaborative team player.

Duty Hours / On-call Requirements

• The expected duty hours for this position are 8 hours per day and 5 days per week. However, this position supports 24/7 operations which may require work to be conducted at night and on weekends.

Work Environment

• San Diego, CA (Eastlake, Miramar, North Island, Point Loma)
• Opportunity to work with Service Members, Veterans, retirees and their Families.

Travel

• As required to satisfy the contractual obligations. Commuting is non-compensatory. All official travel is government funded.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate + health and welfare paid in cash and comprehensive benefits package, with Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available for W2 full-time employees.
• Company-paid basic Life and AD&D insurance. Best in class rates for Voluntary life insurance.
• Vacation accrual and paid holidays (Per SCA Rules).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
• Must be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. and carry up to 10 feet.
• Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
• Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation.
• Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
• Must be a Citizen of the United States or legally authorized to work in the United States of America.

Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award.

In accordance with recent Executive Orders (EO 14151, EO 14168 and EO 14173,) Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Work Schedule

Services Shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0630 – 1500 hours. Shifts provided between Monday through Friday will be scheduled for 8-hour period, not including an uncompensated 30-minute lunch break. In no instance will HCW be required to provide services more than 80 hours per two-week period.