UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Responsibilities
The Homeless Healthcare Collaborative NP functions in an interdependent role by implementing the appropriate Standardized Procedures (SPs). By using the SPs the NP is able to change treatment regimen after observing signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior and physical condition and determines if they are abnormal findings (Ca Nursing Practice Act, subsection(b) of Section 2725).
The NP will provide and coordinate the care of patients experiencing homelessness, provide patient/family education, and promote safe continuity of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. The NP also provides education and support, as well as makes appropriate referrals and documents services rendered. The NP will also supervise pre-licensure and APRN nursing students, medical students, and public health students. The NP will share the responsibility of driving the mobile unit.
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