Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Per Diem

PALO VERDE HEALTH CARE DISTRICT•Blythe, CA

36d•$92 - $105•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to Palo Verde Healthcare District, which operates under the name Palo Verde Hospital. Our employees are an important part of an organization dedicated to providing safe, effective, and quality medical care services for the benefit of the entire community. The more we work together, the more we can progress as individuals and as an organization and the better we can serve our community. We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Clinic team on a per-diem basis. This position provides direct care to primary care clinic patients, including scheduled follow-up, recheck, and same-day appointments. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant works collaboratively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to support continuity of care and positive patient outcomes. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant performs physical examinations, evaluates patients' physical and emotional health needs, orders appropriate diagnostic testing, performs procedures and treatments, prescribes medications within the authorized scope of practice, and provides education to patients and families regarding medical conditions, medications, treatment plans, and ongoing care. This position provides age-appropriate care across the lifespan, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, and is credentialed through the Medical Staff.

Requirements

Master's degree required.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program, including an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program, including an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
Current and valid California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
Current and valid California licensure as a Physician Assistant.
Current national board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), or other applicable recognized certifying organization.
Current national certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), with current PA-C (Physician Assistant-Certified) status.
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
Current DEA registration with appropriate prescribing authority.
Minimum of two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a primary care or specialty care setting.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing care to patients across multiple age groups preferred.
Rural health, community health, or primary care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs physical examinations.
Evaluates patients' physical and emotional health needs.
Orders appropriate diagnostic testing.
Performs procedures and treatments.
Prescribes medications within the authorized scope of practice.
Provides education to patients and families regarding medical conditions, medications, treatment plans, and ongoing care.
Provides age-appropriate care across the lifespan, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Works collaboratively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to support continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.
Mentors and supports other members of the healthcare team.
Applies best practices and established standards to promote quality, patient safety, and positive clinical outcomes.