Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Float

Neighborhood Healthcare•Hemet, CA

13d•$124,100 - $191,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Float supports Neighborhood Healthcare’s mission by providing excellent patient-centered care and services in a dynamic team environment. The role provides general medical care and treatment to patients under the direction of providers and assesses training opportunities to promote team development. This position provides float coverage throughout South Riverside County, including Temecula, Temecula Parkway, Hemet, and Menifee. Work locations may vary regularly and may change based on business needs. Assignments are generally kept geographically aligned within one of four primary regions and/or PACE regions, but the position may occasionally be assigned to any Neighborhood Healthcare site. Advance notice will be provided when possible, although same-day or short-notice changes may occur. The role requires regular travel between assigned locations and is eligible for $15,000 per year in float supplemental compensation. The position requires a valid driver's license, active auto insurance, reliable transportation, and flexibility to adjust work locations on short notice. Mileage is reimbursed according to organizational policy. Candidates must meet the applicable education, California licensure, DEA licensure, BLS, and board certification requirements for either the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant track. The role also requires the ability to lift or carry 20 pounds and stand for long periods.

Requirements

A valid driver's license, maintained as a condition of employment.
Active auto insurance, maintained as a condition of employment.
Reliable transportation and flexibility to adjust work locations on short notice.
Ability to provide direct patient care and knowledge of direct patient care.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including composition, typing, and proofreading.
Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent planning and organizational ability.
Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
Ability to handle highly confidential information professionally and ethically.
Ability to lift or carry 20 pounds and stand for long periods.
For Nurse Practitioners: a master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
For Nurse Practitioners: active California Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing licenses in good standing.
For Nurse Practitioners: current California DEA licensure, maintained as a condition of employment.
For Nurse Practitioners: current BLS certification through an American Heart Association-approved source upon hire and maintained as a condition of employment; certification must include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor, and online-only courses without a live skills check do not qualify.
For Nurse Practitioners: ANCC or AANPCB board certification, or board eligibility with certification within 12 months of hire.
For Physician Assistants: a master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
For Physician Assistants: active California Physician Assistant license in good standing.
For Physician Assistants: current California DEA licensure, maintained as a condition of employment.
For Physician Assistants: current BLS certification through an American Heart Association-approved source upon hire and maintained as a condition of employment; certification must include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor, and online-only courses without a live skills check do not qualify.
For Physician Assistants: NCCPA board certification, or board eligibility with certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide general medical care and treatment to patients under the direction of providers.
Travel regularly between assigned locations and provide float coverage at sites as determined by operational needs.
Perform physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and NHC practice protocols.
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs.
Record physical findings and formulate plans and prognoses based on patients’ conditions.
Discuss cases with providers and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plans.
Submit individual patient health care plans and goals for periodic review and evaluation by providers.
Prescribe or recommend drugs and other treatments, including physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
Refer patients to providers for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
Keep informed about and promote organizational activities and team goals aligned with the NHC mission and vision.
Identify team training needs and promote developmental activities.
Perform duties in accordance with the NP Supervisory Agreement.
Demonstrate courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy to positively impact patient experiences.
Coordinate with care teams and share accountability for overall patient health outcomes.
Instill confidence in Neighborhood Healthcare’s care and facilities among patients, employees, and other stakeholders.
Follow safety, infection control, privacy, corporate integrity, and security requirements; report injuries, unsafe conditions, and unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful activity.