Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Northern Valley Indian Health

$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current California licensure as a RN and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; out-of-state license accepted with CA license obtainable within a year
  • Prefer DEA registration
  • Current BLS CPR Certification required
  • Reliable transportation necessary
  • Prefer ACLS certification and a Master's Degree in Nursing for NP
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality

Responsibilities

  • Obtain detailed patient history and perform physical examinations
  • Document patient history, exam results, and assessments accurately in medical records
  • Order and interpret ancillary services such as X-rays and lab tests
  • Consult and collaborate with specialists and clinic staff as needed
  • Prescribe treatments following established protocols
  • Participate in the clinic Quality Assurance Program
  • Assist in developing and updating nurse/PA protocols and standards of care

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 14 Paid Holidays
  • 401k with employer match
  • Potential eligibility for loan repayment and supplemental benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a FNP or PA to deliver primary medical care to a wide variety of NVIH patients. They will be responsible for caring for patients of all ages, maintaining accurate and current patient records and administering follow-up appointments to patients as required. The successful candidate will work with a team to assist in delivering premium care to each and every patient.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Obtains a detailed history and performs physical examination on all patients.
  • Documents history, exam, and assessment in medical record appropriately.
  • Orders ancillary services such as X-ray, lab, pulmonary function tests, etc., interpreting and evaluating the results.
  • Consults and collaborates with other specialists and clinic staff as required.
  • Prescribes appropriate treatments following established clinic protocols.
  • Participates actively in the clinic Quality Assurance Program.
  • Assists in the development, implementation, and revision of advanced practice nurse/PA protocols and standards of care.
  • Able to assess 14 patients per shift (7-8 hour work day) under normal working conditions.

Experience and Skills
  1. Current California licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Out-of-state license is accepted, but must be able to obtain California license within one year.
  2. Prefer DEA number registration.
  3. Current BLS CPR Certification.
  4. Reliable transportation
  5. Prefer ACLS certification
  6. Prefer Masters Degree in Nursing for NP.
  7. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  8. Works well with other health care professionals.
  9. Maintains confidentiality of patient information in clinic and community setting.
  10. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in age appropriate care, and uses growth and development knowledge to plan care for all age groups.
  11. Motivated to improve patient care and the work place by participating in clinic meetings, committees, and community projects when appropriate.


Job Benefits
  • Medial, Dental, Vision benefits
  • Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Generous PTO
  • 14 Paid Holidays
  • 401k with employer match
  • May qualify for Loan repayment and other supplemental benefits

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