Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatrics

Neighborhood Healthcare•Beaumont, CA

68d•$124,000 - $191,100

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant supports Neighborhood Healthcare’s mission by providing excellent, patient-centered care in a dynamic team environment. The role provides direct healthcare services under the direction and responsibility of physicians, with responsibilities spanning direct patient care, team support, and clinical administration. The position serves pediatric patients and provides age-appropriate care. The schedule is flexible, ranging from 0.80 to 1.0 FTE (32–40 hours per week). At 0.80 FTE, the schedule is four days per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. At 1.0 FTE, the schedule is five days per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. The annual pay range is $124,000–$191,100, depending on experience. Actual compensation depends on factors including knowledge, skills, experience, market data, internal equity, budget, and organizational needs; placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full range may not be used.

Requirements

For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: a master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: a California Nurse Practitioner license and Registered Nursing license in good standing.
For the Physician Assistant pathway: a master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
For the Physician Assistant pathway: an active California Physician Assistant license in good standing.
Current California DEA licensure, maintained as a condition of employment.
Board certification (ANCC/AANPCB for Nurse Practitioners or NCCPA for Physician Assistants), or board eligibility with certification obtained within 12 months of hire.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association-approved source upon hire and maintained as a condition of employment. The course must include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor; online-only courses without a live skills check do not qualify.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including composition, typing, and proofreading.
Ability to interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of and experience providing direct patient care.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive physical examinations, including reviewing patient medical data and health history.
Order, administer, and interpret diagnostic tests, including X-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests.
Perform therapeutic procedures, including injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care, and manage infections.
Instruct and counsel patients on adherence to therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional concerns of daily living, and health maintenance.
Demonstrate courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy to positively affect patient experiences.
Assess patients and provide age-appropriate care.
Share accountability for patient health outcomes in coordination with care teams.
Build confidence in Neighborhood Healthcare’s care and facilities among patients, employees, and other stakeholders.
Respond promptly and compassionately to patients and employees.
Maintain professional working relationships with staff at all levels, clients, and the public.
Cooperate in achieving communicated department goals and objectives.
Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and help provide continuity of care.
Follow NHC practice protocols and work under the guidance and supervision of supervising physicians according to the Supervisory Agreement.
Stay informed about organizational activities and promote the organization’s mission and goals.
Practice at the highest level consistent with credentials and competency.
Follow safety procedures, maintain knowledge of safe work practices, use appropriate body mechanics, and report injuries and unsafe conditions.
Follow infection-control procedures, including blood-borne pathogen protocols, and comply with privacy, corporate integrity, and security requirements.
Report unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful behavior or activity.