Nurse Practitioner-Clinics

Kaweah Health Care District • Exeter, CA

276d • $70 - $105

About The Position

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do - in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Requirements

• CA Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
• CA RN license
• BLS
• NP Certification by national certification board and Master's degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree; or obtained Medicare billing privileges as an NP before Jan 1, 2003 and NP Certification by national certification board; or obtained Medicare billing privileges prior to Jan 1, 2001.
• Prior to hire, HR must receive clearance from KH Medical Staff office that the medical staff credentialing process is complete.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Secures a complete health history, including but not limited to, obstetric, gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, family health and psychosocial aspects, and records findings accurately and succinctly.
• Performs appropriate general examinations, diagnostic tests, and other types of more specialized procedures as may be indicated by patient history and complaints, according to protocol.
• Provides relevant patient instruction and education, including medication information, disease education, health promotion, care instructions, etc.
• Follows up on all abnormal findings within a timely manner, responds to patient clinical needs, and refers to other providers as appropriate.
• Charts all information with regard to the client's examination and plans for treatment within the electronic medical record.
• Consults with assigned supervising physician when necessary and reviews complex cases with the supervising physician in accordance with appropriate protocols.
• Pursues and completes ongoing, high-level continuing medical education activities.
• Attends APP and clinical site meetings to keep current with organization communication and priorities.
• Coordinates clinic coverage with other providers and provides backup coverage as needed.
• Provides care delivery within a team-based, patient-centered approach.
• Utilizes evidence-based practice guidelines and resources for clinical practice.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the care team and support staff.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-Time Benefit Eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees