Family Nurse Practitioner

Shasta Cascade Health Centers•Mount Shasta, CA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

At Shasta Cascade Health Centers, we pride ourselves on being more than just a healthcare provider—we are a close-knit community dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate care to our patients in beautiful Siskiyou County. As a Family Nurse Practitioner with us, you’ll not only have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the health and well-being of a diverse patient population, but you will also become an integral part of a team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and patient-centered care. You’ll work alongside a dedicated Medical Director and other healthcare professionals in a supportive environment where your expertise and initiative will be valued and encouraged. Living and working in Siskiyou County, California means you will experience the charm and tranquility of small-town life while being surrounded by nature’s beauty. From the majestic peaks of Mount Shasta to the serene waters of the Sacramento and McCloud Rivers, our community offers the perfect backdrop for both professional fulfillment and personal rejuvenation. Whether you enjoy hiking, skiing, golfing or simply unwinding in a peaceful environment, Siskiyou County offers a lifestyle that’s as rewarding as the work you’ll do here. Come join us at Shasta Cascade Health Centers, where you’ll find purpose, balance and a team that truly cares.

Requirements

Graduate of a California Board of Registered Nursing accredited school with a Master’s Degree or equivalent.
Completion of Nurse Practitioner Certification Program.
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners certification required.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration required.
Must possess socioeconomic and cultural sensitivity.
Requires independent, sometimes interdependent, decision-making and clinical judgment in managing patient care.
Verbal and written communication proficiency, ethical conduct, flexibility, initiative, ability to multi-task, time management, highly organized, detail orientated.
Customer services skills and sensitivity to client needs – the position may involve contact with angry, upset or ill persons.
Remains calm in emergency situations, upholds strict confidentially requirements.
Familiarity with computer processes, including word processing and spreadsheet programs.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff in person, by phone and by email.
Ability to visually interpret printed materials, memos, and other needed paperwork.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience in related field preferred.
Advanced Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides primary health care to the full spectrum of patient ages, including pregnant and postpartum women, newborns, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric.
Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of conducting interviews, assessing health histories, and conducting physical examinations.
Plans, provides and documents patient care plans.
Counsels and educates patients, family members or others to attain patients’ optimal health and continuity of care, including preventive measures to avoid illness.
Plans and presents educational materials, including topics of family planning, STDs, AIDS and HIV infection, immunizations, and nutrition.
Provides prenatal care, family planning services, and screening services.
Provides well-child exams.
Orders and performs diagnostic tests and procedures.
Performs minor medical procedures.
Prescribes age-specific physical therapy and rehabilitation.
Prescribes pharmacologic treatments in accordance with state regulations.
Assures that the plan of care is carried out in a safe environment; assists in supervising and monitoring performance of clinic personnel attending to patient’s care.
Collaborates with other providers and health professionals as needed to provide care.
Maintains professional nurse/patient relationships.
Inventories and orders medications.
Helps develop work plans and schedules for special clinics and services.
Assists in orienting and instructing other nursing and paraprofessional personnel.
Other duties as assigned.
Work as a team player to accomplish the goals of the Clinic.
Maintain operations by following the Clinic’s policies and procedures, and report perceived need/s for changes.
Provide the highest level of service to clients.
Maintain confidentiality by following all applicable HIPAA regulations.
Respect Clinic equipment used to perform job tasks.
Assists in supervising clinical staff including medical assistants, licensed vocational nurses and registered nurses.