Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Surgery Clinic
About The Position
Kern Medical is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) for their Surgery Clinic. This role involves providing primary care on both an episodic and short-term basis to defined patient populations under the supervision of a licensed physician. The provider will interview patients, obtain medical histories, perform examinations, order diagnostic tests, diagnose and prescribe treatment for common illnesses, and perform screenings. Patient education on medical, social, and psychological conditions is also a key responsibility. The role requires clinical knowledge and skill in caring for patients across all age ranges, from newborn to geriatric.
Requirements
- Completion of an approved educational program for Nurse Practitioners
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California which specifies that the individual is a licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Midwife, OR, possession of a valid certificate issued by the Board of Registered Nursing authorizing use of the title Nurse Practitioner
- Possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire
- As a continued condition of employment, employee must maintain RQI Provider certification and competency
- Knowledge of Human Physiology, basic medical terminology, disease symptomatology, and treatment modalities and processes
- Knowledge of Basic mental health services and standards for medications used to treat psychiatric disorders
- Ability to communicate with physicians, patients and other health professionals
- Ability to follow established procedures and protocols
Responsibilities
- Interviews patients to obtain medical histories and performs examinations
- Orders specified diagnostic tests
- Diagnoses and prescribes treatment for common illnesses
- Performs screenings or diagnostic procedures including, but not limited to, audiometry, breast examinations, pelvic examinations, Pap smears and tonometry
- Educates patients about common medical, social and psychological conditions
- Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of the newborn, infant, toddler, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient ranging up to 100+ years of age
- Performs other job services under the supervision of a licensed physician, as permitted by standardized protocols and with the scope of their licensure
- Performs other job-related duties as required
Benefits
- New Hire Bonus: $6,000.00
- New Hire Premium: 6% of base rate of pay, matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan
- Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Participation and company contributions into the Kern County Employees’ Retirement Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
