Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Per Diem - Shift - Mobile Clinic

Kern Medical•Bakersfield, CA

37d•$76 - $100

About The Position

Under supervision of a physician, secures clinical data from patients; provides specified medical services to patients; manages certain patients in clinical settings; responsible for on-going management of selected groups of patients and performs work as may be required by the supervising physician within the scope of his/her licensure.

Requirements

Completion of a Physician's Assistant training program approved by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance and possession of a current valid certificate issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance.
A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience is desirable.
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
Basic mental health services and standards for medications used to treat psychiatric disorders.
Ability to Communicate with physicians, patients and other health professionals
Follow established procedures and protocols
If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Interviews patients to obtain medical histories.
Performs physical examinations.
Orders specified diagnostic tests.
Diagnoses and prescribes treatment for common illnesses.
Performs screening or diagnostic procedures.
Educates patients about common medical, social and psychological conditions.
Provides well baby and child services, such as assessment of growth and development and recognition of abnormal states of health in infants and children or adult health care; scope of practice may include pre- and post-natal care.
Assesses patient needs and modifies treatment plans as indicated within the scope of his/her practice.
Performs other related services under supervision of a licensed physician, as permitted by standardized protocols and within the scope of his/her licensure.
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
Dependent upon area of practice or department assignments, 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.