Family Nurse Practitioner

Sacramento Portal•Sacramento, CA

16d

About The Position

Under the supervision of Medical Director and Associate Director of Clinical Operations, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides clinical and educational services in support of Student Health and Counseling Services operation. Working independently and under general supervision, the NP administers medical care to patients utilizing written protocols as guidelines. The NP has the added responsibility of providing highly specialized and/or broad clinical duties that include planning, coordinating, and evaluating ongoing medical care of students. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of advanced nursing and primary care principles, methods and procedures; thorough knowledge of medical theories, practices and protocols relative to the scope of practice, subject areas such as growth and development, pathophysiology, psychosocial assessment, pharmacology, nutrition, disease management, and the principles of health maintenance, applicable state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to practice as a Nurse Practitioner; and general knowledge of effective supervisory principles and practices, if assigned lead work direction. Abilities: Possess the abilities and clinical competence required to work as a Nurse Practitioner including, but not limited to, the ability to work independently in assigned areas of practice established by the supervising physician; demonstrate clinical competence in eliciting patient histories, conducting examinations, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses and injuries, assessing patient needs and making appropriate referrals; use clinical techniques and diagnostic tools; interpret laboratory and other test results; keep current with developments in the medical field pertinent to the incumbent’s scope of practice; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other health center staff; be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse patients; and, if assigned, provide lead work direction to specified health center support staff. Education and Experience: Academic degree or certificate from an approved college or university-based Nurse Practitioner program or equivalent training and experience as outlined by the California Board of Registered Nursing ( BRN ). Incumbents must be clinically competent in a medical specialty applicable to their position and possess sufficient experience to independently perform the duties of a Nurse Practitioner within that specialty. License and Certifications: Possess and maintain a valid California license as a Registered Nurse and a BRN certificate evidencing that the individual is qualified to use the title of Nurse Practitioner, as required by the California Board of Registered Nursing. In addition, if the incumbent is delegated the authority to furnish medications, the incumbent must possess and maintain a valid BRN Furnishing Certificate. If the furnishing procedures include the delegated authority to furnish specific controlled substances, incumbents must also possess and maintain a valid DEA number and certificate.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of advanced nursing and primary care principles, methods and procedures
Thorough knowledge of medical theories, practices and protocols relative to the scope of practice, subject areas such as growth and development, pathophysiology, psychosocial assessment, pharmacology, nutrition, disease management, and the principles of health maintenance, applicable state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to practice as a Nurse Practitioner
General knowledge of effective supervisory principles and practices, if assigned lead work direction
Possess the abilities and clinical competence required to work as a Nurse Practitioner including, but not limited to, the ability to work independently in assigned areas of practice established by the supervising physician
Demonstrate clinical competence in eliciting patient histories, conducting examinations, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses and injuries, assessing patient needs and making appropriate referrals
Use clinical techniques and diagnostic tools
Interpret laboratory and other test results
Keep current with developments in the medical field pertinent to the incumbent’s scope of practice
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other health center staff
Be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse patients
Provide lead work direction to specified health center support staff
Academic degree or certificate from an approved college or university-based Nurse Practitioner program or equivalent training and experience as outlined by the California Board of Registered Nursing ( BRN )
Clinically competent in a medical specialty applicable to their position and possess sufficient experience to independently perform the duties of a Nurse Practitioner within that specialty
Possess and maintain a valid California license as a Registered Nurse and a BRN certificate evidencing that the individual is qualified to use the title of Nurse Practitioner, as required by the California Board of Registered Nursing
Possess and maintain a valid BRN Furnishing Certificate
Possess and maintain a valid DEA number and certificate
Experience with women’s health, including knowledge about family planning methods
Basic (current) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ( CPR )
Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts
Commitment to preventative care, a holistic patient care model, and working in a fully integrated clinic
Excellent communication skills
Commitment to providing the highest standard of treatment to a diverse campus community