Job DescriptionAt NorthBay Health the Nurse Practitioner provides routine direct care to urgent care patients. This includes but is not limited to recheck and same day appointments. Performs physical examinations; performs or orders diagnostic tests; performs procedures and treatments; establishes diagnosis; prescribes medications; instructs patients and family members about medical conditions and treatment. Provides continuity for patients with assigned physician practices.
QualificationsEducation:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program including a Nurse Practitioner Program.
- Master's required.
Licensure/Certifications:- Current California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and Board Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
- Current AHA or equivalent certification in CPR.
- Maintains a current DEA license for schedule 2 drugs and above.
- Maintains a current Furnishing Number for medications
Experience, Knowledge and Skills: - Three year's experience as a Nurse Practitioner, or completion of internship in primary care at NorthBay.
- One to two years of experience in related field and ambulatory care preferred.
- Able to evaluate patient's physical and emotional status.
- Demonstrates ability to provide patient care based on age-related needs with current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups: Pediatric, Adult, Young Adult, and Geriatric.
- Able to clearly set behavioral limits.
- Demonstrates ability to mentor others. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Acts as advocate when representing colleagues and uses appropriate methods to clearly convey information to others in an engaging way.
- Works with others respectfully and openly to achieve shared goals.
- Bilingual Preferred.
