Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Vacaville Primary Care (Full Time, Days)

NorthBay Healthcare Corporation•Vacaville, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for Primary Care at NorthBay Health is a member of the multidisciplinary medical team, providing care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The APP works under the direction of a licensed physician and in collaboration with the supervising physician, following standardized protocols and procedures. The APP is a California-licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner and works in Napa/Solano County areas. NorthBay Health’s vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities it serves. The organization is dedicated to improving community well-being by providing accessible, high-quality care, and to ensuring patients and families feel valued, respected, and cared for. The role offers a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule and focuses on quality patient care, with approximately 15 patients seen daily. Compensation is $88.42–$107.45 per hour for Physician Assistants or $93.08–$113.15 per hour for Nurse Practitioners. Compensation is based on directly related experience; the maximum rates reflect providers with 20 or more years of applicable experience. Additional per diem shift differentials are available.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program approved by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), or a master’s degree and graduation from an accredited nursing program that includes a Nurse Practitioner program.
For Physician Assistants: current California PA licensure and board certification.
For Nurse Practitioners: current California NP licensure and board certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
Current AHA or equivalent CPR certification.
Current DEA license for Schedule II drugs and above.
Current Furnishing Number for medications.
Physician Assistants: experience practicing in a related field or completion of a NorthBay primary care internship.
Nurse Practitioners: two years of experience as an NP, four years of clinical experience as a nurse, or completion of an internship at NorthBay Health.
Ability to evaluate patients’ physical and emotional status.
Ability to provide care based on age-related needs and current knowledge and skills to care for adult, adolescent, pediatric, and geriatric patients.
Ability to use a computer, MS Word, Outlook, and a telephone.
Demonstrate NorthBay Health’s True North values: Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, periods of sitting, bending, computer keyboarding, and lifting no more than 50 pounds; reasonable accommodations may be made.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a related field and ambulatory care.
Knowledge of Cerner.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and update patient histories.
Formulate diagnoses and treatment plans based on patient needs.
Order appropriate ancillary services.
Review diagnostic test results, follow up on abnormal results, and discuss results with patients.
Request specialty consultations as approved by the supervising physician.
Provide patient education, treatments, procedures, counseling, and support for adherence to treatment plans.
Assist with clinical management and coordinate with clinic team members to ensure patients receive appropriate services.
Notify and consult the supervising physician when referral or transfer of care is needed for urgent or emergent care.
Document patient care in a timely manner.
Identify high-risk problems and transfer care to an appropriate physician.
Collaborate and communicate with physicians and other healthcare team members on patient care issues.
Seek physician consultation when a case exceeds the APP’s ability to manage, when the diagnosis is uncertain, when a patient does not respond to treatment, or when a patient requests to see a physician.
Participate in team conferences to review patient care status as needed.
Participate in data collection and outcome measurement to support quality care when needed.
Work with team members to support appropriate and efficient patient flow through clinic appointments.
Complete and submit coded fee tickets for each patient encounter.
Promote excellent customer service.
Adhere to established policies and procedures and meet attendance and punctuality standards.