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

NorthBay Health•Vacaville, CA

11d•$88 - $113•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a California-licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner and a member of the multidisciplinary medical team. The APP provides care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in primary care, working under the direction of a licensed physician and according to standardized protocols and procedures in collaboration with the supervising physician. The position serves the Napa/Solano County areas and is based in Vacaville Primary Care. The APP assesses patients, develops diagnoses and treatment plans, orders and reviews diagnostic services, provides treatments and education, and coordinates care with physicians and other clinic team members. The role includes documenting encounters, identifying high-risk cases, arranging appropriate consultation or transfer of care, supporting efficient clinic flow, and promoting excellent customer service. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, 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, based on directly related experience. 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 of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), or a master's degree and graduation from an accredited nursing program including a Nurse Practitioner program.
Current California Physician Assistant licensure and board certification, or current California Nurse Practitioner licensure and board certification by an accepted certification organization.
Current AHA or equivalent CPR certification.
Current DEA license for Schedule 2 drugs and above.
Current Furnishing Number for medications.
For Physician Assistants: experience practicing in a related field, or completion of a primary care internship at NorthBay.
For Nurse Practitioners: two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, 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 patient care based on age-related needs and current knowledge and skill caring for adult, adolescent, pediatric, and geriatric patients.
Ability to use a computer, MS Word, Outlook, and a telephone.
Ability to demonstrate NorthBay Health’s True North values: Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing, periods of sitting, bending, computer keyboarding, and lifting no greater than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and update patient histories.
Formulate diagnoses and treatment plans appropriate to patient needs.
Order ancillary services as appropriate.
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, and procedures as appropriate.
Assist in clinical management and coordinate with clinic members to ensure patients receive appropriate services.
Counsel and educate patients to support compliance with treatment plans.
Notify and consult the supervising physician when referrals or transfers are required for urgent or emergent care.
Document patient care accurately and 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.
Seek physician consultation when a case exceeds the APP’s ability to manage, when the diagnosis is uncertain, when treatment is unsuccessful, 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 collaboratively 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.