Advanced Practice Provider

Job Description:

Nature and Scope

As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP), youll be responsible for the assessment, medical case management, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and referral of clinic patients seen at the North Fork Office, Quincy Office or Indian Valley Office. The APP may be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant so they can plan patient care using skills specific to his/her individual training and experience and works under established protocols.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to gather data pertinent to patient plan of care / assessment. Performs appropriate patient intake related to compliant, medical, social and family history. Utilizes patient chart, hospital chart or emergency room records to gather data when needed.
• Performs medication reconciliation and gathers information on adverse drug reactions, allergies and idiosyncratic reactions.
• Performs appropriate physical assessments. Has ability to complete thorough physical exam on male and female patients commensurate with licensure and to understand normal variations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory reports, x-ray reports and has ability to interpret their effect and influence upon patient care management.
• Promotes health by considering preventative health measures

Shift Information

Day Shift

Compensation

We have 13 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate staff for years of relevant experience.

*** - *** / hour

Sign on Bonus of***

Minimum Qualifications: Required and/or Preferred

Education:

Must be a graduate of a nurse practitioner program that meets the standards of the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) in California or a graduate from a physician assistant program that meets the standards of the Physician Assistant Committee of the Medical Board of California. Must be licensed in California. Current CPR card.

Experience:

Graduation from a nurse practitioner program which meets the standards of the California BRN or physician assistant program that meets the standards of the Physician Assistant Committee of the medical Board of California and completion of training consistent with the procedures to be performed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal skills with patients required. Must have knowledge of alphabetical filling system. Must have sufficient knowledge of verbal and English comprehension and expression to communicate clearly with callers, visitors and staff. Must demonstrate responsibility for keeping credentials current and for updating their knowledge. Must demonstrate reliable and punctual attendance. Must have a friendly and helpful disposition toward visitors and staff.

Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Days
Minimum Years of Experience:
1
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
32
Specialty Type:
RTO not approved unless noted in the offer
Sub Specialty:
Advanced Practice
General Certifications:, N/A
Nursing Certifications:
Contract Length in Weeks:
1