Advance Practice Professional (NP/PA) - Hilborn Occ Health

NorthBay Health • Fairfield, CA

12d • $88 - $113

About The Position

At Northbay Health, the Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) provides routine direct care to primary care and specialty care clinic patients, including recheck and same-day appointments. The role includes performing physical examinations; performing or ordering diagnostic tests; performing procedures and treatments; establishing diagnoses; prescribing medications; and instructing patients and family members about medical conditions and treatment. The position provides continuity for patients with assigned physician practices.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program, including a Nurse Practitioner program, or a Physician Assistant program.
• For Nurse Practitioners: current California licensure 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; or, for Physician Assistants, current California licensure.
• Current AHA or equivalent CPR certification.
• Current DEA license for Schedule 2 drugs and above.
• Current Furnishing Number for medications.
• Two years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner, or four years of clinical experience as a Nurse, or completion of an internship at NorthBay Health.
• Ability to evaluate patients’ physical and emotional status.
• Ability to provide patient care based on age-related needs and current knowledge and skill in care for pediatric, adult, young adult, and geriatric patients.
• Clear credentials check through the AHP process.
• Ability to clearly set behavioral limits.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures and exhibit defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.
• Meet the physical demands needed to perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a related field and ambulatory care.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine direct care to primary care and specialty care clinic patients, including recheck and same-day appointments.
• Perform physical examinations.
• Perform or order diagnostic tests.
• Perform procedures and treatments.
• Establish diagnoses.
• Prescribe medications.
• Instruct patients and family members about medical conditions and treatment.
• Provide continuity for patients with assigned physician practices.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures and meet attendance and punctuality standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level