Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

WESTERN SIERRA MEDICAL CLINIC INC•Auburn, CA

12d•$130,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Provide general and preventative care, conduct check-ups, treat illnesses, order lab tests and prescribe medication for children and adults.

Requirements

Valid California license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant.
Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
PALS provider card as required by CMO
Computer literate (i.e. logging on to computer, usage of keyboard and mouse, familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel).
Ability to type a minimum of 40 wpm

Responsibilities

Obtain a relevant patient health and medical history
Initial and ongoing assessment of patient’s medical, physical, and psychosocial status
Conduct non-invasive preventive screening procedures based on age and history
Perform a physical examination based on age and history
Update and record changes in health status
Identify medical and health risks and needs
Identify needs of the individual, family or community as a result of the evaluation of the collected data
Formulate the appropriate differential diagnosis based on the history, physical examination, and clinical findings
Develop and provide a relevant patient education plan
Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic/laboratory tests (within standardized procedures/protocol guidelines, including delegation of services agreement provisions, in collaboration with collaborating/supervising physician)
Prescribe non-pharmacologic therapies
Order and administer tests including bloodwork
Review and interpret test results
Administer medications
Operate medical equipment
Recommend further treatment options or future appointments if needed
(Pediatric care) Assess developmental milestones and educate family about development and growth
Prescribe and/or administer pharmacologic agents in accordance with standardized procedures and/or delegation of services agreement.
Determine the effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of client care outcomes
Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies
Reassess and modify care plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals
Deliver quality care while maintaining WSMC metrics pertaining to productivity
Participate in on-call assignments
Consult with patients by telephone as appropriate
Participate in staff meetings
Participate in risk management activities
Follow all Nurse Practitioner protocols, orders and standardized procedures/perform services only in accordance with delegation of services agreement (PA)
Document all pertinent information in patient’s electronic medical record according to Western Sierra Medical Clinic's policies and ensure patient records are kept up to date including test results, immunizations, condition changes, etc.
Uphold Western Sierra Medical Clinic's Policies and Procedures, infection control standards, applicable Secstate, federal and local laws.
Participate in Quality Improvement activities, including Interdepartmental quality improvement team efforts; and Contributing to overall efforts toward higher-quality, more cost-effective health care for patients and improved quality of work-life for staff members Cooperate and participate in peer review, health care risk management and compliance activities
Consult with other healthcare professionals as needed
Other duties as assigned.