Nurse Practitioner-Specialist-Per Diem

Eisenhower Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

9d•$80 - $88

About The Position

Provides direct patient care and support to a multidisciplinary health team within the scope of practice of a Nurse Practitioner. Serves as a clinical expert through patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and consultation while supporting program excellence and professional growth. Develops comprehensive care plans, coordinates patient care, delivers ongoing treatment, and fosters strong patient-provider relationships. Focuses on cost-effective care management, responsible resource use, positive patient experiences, and continuous process improvement to achieve high-quality, evidence-based outcomes. The role serves patients across pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. It is in the Hospitalists Program, reports to a Director, Chief Administrative Officer, or Service Line Administrator, and has no supervisory responsibilities. The position involves a high potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited school of nursing.
Active, unrestricted California licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP).
Nurse Practitioner Furnishing (NPF) license number from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Current nurse practitioner board certification from a nationally accredited organization in a population focus.
DEA certificate to dispense Schedule II–V controlled substances.
National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Ability to autonomously assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients across the lifespan.
Ability to adapt to unexpected changes in work volume and function in a high-volume environment, analyze situations quickly and accurately, and take appropriate action.
Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and facilitate care transitions across the continuum of care.
Ability to establish professional working relationships with patients, physicians, and coworkers.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, solve problems independently, and work with initiative, judgment, and discretion.
Ability to provide excellent customer service to patients.
Ability to use computerized medical records systems and other software to perform and document patient care and communicate within the organization.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology; understanding of evidence-based practice, medical guidelines, and state and federal healthcare regulations.
Written and verbal communication skills.
If assigned to Inpatient Clinical Care in the Hospitalists Program or another listed department, ACLS from the AHA is required upon hire and Adult Acute Care or Adult Gerontological Acute Care board certification is required by December 31, 2028.
If assigned to Inpatient Specialty Programs or Trauma ACS/APPs, ATLS from the American College of Surgeons is required within one year of hire; current employees in those departments must obtain it by July 1, 2027. ATLS is not required for Inpatient Specialty Programs staff assigned to Palliative Care as directed by department leadership.
If assigned to Inpatient Specialty Programs or Trauma ACS/APPs, PALS from the AHA is required upon hire. It is not required for Inpatient Specialty Programs staff assigned to Palliative Care as directed by department leadership.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Nurse Practitioner providing care in an acute or ambulatory setting in the assigned specialty.
For assignment to Inpatient Specialty Programs: at least one year of experience with acute stroke, palliative care, neurovascular emergencies, or general surgery.
For assignment to Trauma ACS/APPs: at least one year of general surgery or trauma experience.
For assignment to Neonatal ICU Level II: at least three years of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate compliance with the Code of Conduct and compliance policies; address compliance concerns and report suspected violations.
Assess, diagnose, and manage patient care using the medical model, evidence-based practices, and clinical guidelines.
Conduct comprehensive health assessments, including medical histories, age-appropriate physical examinations, and ordering or interpreting diagnostic tests.
Analyze clinical information and formulate differential diagnoses using patient history, examination findings, and diagnostic results.
Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that may include pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, patient education, and interdisciplinary referrals.
Monitor patient progress, conduct follow-up assessments, and adjust treatment plans to support therapeutic effectiveness and patient-centered goals.
Provide care in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act, scope of service, hospital policies, and relevant protocols; consult physicians and specialists as appropriate.
Document patient encounters, assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly in accordance with hospital and clinic policies.
Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, care efficiency, and clinical outcomes.
Use healthcare resources responsibly and align practice with benchmarks, service-line metrics, and institutional budget goals while maintaining care quality.
Meet OPPE and FPPE standards and comply with Medical Staff Bylaws, NP Standardized Procedures, and applicable Eisenhower Health policies and protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.