Nurse Practitioner (NP) - COACH for Kids Mobile Clinic - Per Diem - 8hr Days

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Los Angeles, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Behavioral Health, Clinical Support, Coaching, Community Health, Electronic Medical Records, Grocery Stores, Health Education, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Homeless Services, Hospital, Identify Issues, Mentoring, News Reporting, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Operations Management, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatric Nursing, Pediatrics, People Management, Primary Care, Public Housing, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Description

At Cedars-Sinai, the work you do every day directly impacts others lives. Our passionate and dedicated culture has earned us six Magnet designations for nursing excellence. Join us and discover why U.S. News & World Report recognizes us as one of Americas Best Hospitals!

The Cedars-Sinai mentor program, COACH (Community Outreach Assistance for Childrens Health) for Kids, is a mobile medical clinic. It centers on addressing the immediate medical, behavioral health, and social needs of underserved children in South Los Angeles. With a community-centered strategy, the program provides free, temporary care and connects families to continuous, quality healthcare and essential community resources.

Mentor for Kids provides services directly within the community via a brand new, fully equipped, wheelchair-accessible mobile medical clinic. The schedule typically covers Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with occasional weekend engagements. Care takes place at accessible community venues such as schools, places of love, public housing developments, grocery stores, WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) centers, Head Start programs, homeless shelters, and other neighborhood-based organizations throughout Central and South Los Angeles, including Watts and Crenshaw.

A core goal of the program is to ensure continuity of care. It connects patients to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and other medical homes. These providers support the long-term health needs of the entire family. COACH for Kids reduces barriers to care and improves health outcomes by meeting families where they are and supporting their transition into comprehensive, continuous healthcare systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive primary care to pediatric patients in community settings via a mobile clinic, including well-child visits and preventive services.
  • Conduct thorough histories, physical exams, and assessments; develop individualized care plans.
  • Diagnose/manage acute and chronic conditions; perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
  • Administer immunizations, screenings, and point-of-care testing; interpret results and follow up.
  • Educate patients and families on health promotion and disease prevention, tailored to their needs.
  • Collaborate with healthcare team and community partners for coordinated, high-quality care.
  • Facilitate referrals and coordinate with FQHCs, specialty care, and community resources.
  • Serve as onsite clinical lead, supervising staff and ensuring efficient mobile clinic operations.
  • Document patient care accurately in electronic medical records.
  • Support and mentor clinical staff and students; contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in community outreach and health education events.
  • Maintain clinical knowledge through continuing education and uphold Cedars-Sinai standards.
  • Ensure a safe and inclusive care environment for underserved and diverse populations.
  • Operate in field settings, including mobile and pop-up clinics.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Master of Nursing Degree.
  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Experience:

  • At least one year of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner in pediatric clinical environments is required.
  • Experience working in community-based settings, particularly with underserved populations.

Licensure/Certifications Requirements:

  • CA RN License.
  • Nurse Practitioner and Furnishing License.
  • National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner credential.
  • DEA License (schedule 2-5).
  • Current Life Support Certification - ACLS and PALS required.

About the Company

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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Cedars Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the United States, and it is the largest private academic medical center in the Western United States. The Cedars Sinai main campus, which encompasses nearly 24 acres, is located at the point where the cities of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood meet. Cedars Sinai has been recognized annually by U.S. News & World Report’s top 10 best hospitals in the U.S. The institution most recently placed No. 7 among a select group of 20 Honor Roll hospitals and ranked nationally in a dozen specialties. In addition, Cedars Sinai ranked No. 3 in California and No. 2 in the Los Angeles metro area.

Within Cedars Sinai, the Institute for Research on Health Aging conducts multi-disciplinary research that prioritizes the prevention of cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive disease, and cancer. Our focus is on translating new research discoveries into pragmatic interventions aimed at promoting healthy aging across diverse populations. Our approach involves human physiology, cohort, and clinical trial studies and our team includes established experts in population, clinical, translational, basic, and data science.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
WEBSITE
http://www.cedars-sinai.org