Nurse Practitioner-Specialist-Per Diem
About The Position
Provides direct patient care and support to the multidisciplinary healthcare team within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice. Serves as a clinical expert through patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and consultation while supporting program excellence and professional growth. Develops comprehensive care plans, coordinates care, delivers ongoing treatment, and fosters strong patient-provider relationships. Emphasizes cost-effective care management, responsible resource use, continuous process improvement, and high-quality, evidence-based patient outcomes. The role conducts patient assessments, diagnoses and manages health conditions, develops individualized treatment plans, monitors progress, and documents care. It follows the Nursing Practice Act, applicable scope of service, hospital policies, standardized procedures, and professional and regulatory requirements. The position serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and is assigned to the Trauma ACS/APPs department.
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 NP board certification from a nationally accredited organization in a population focus.
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate to dispense Schedule II–V controlled substances.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association upon hire and Adult Acute Care or Adult Gerontological Acute Care board certification by December 31, 2028, if assigned to inpatient clinical care in a listed department, including Trauma ACS/APPs.
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) from the American College of Surgeons within one year of hire; current employees in CC7055 and CC7016 must obtain it by July 1, 2027.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association upon hire if assigned to Trauma ACS/APPs or the specified Inpatient Specialty Programs assignment.
- Ability to assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans autonomously 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 transitions across the continuum of care.
- Ability to establish professional working relationships with patients, physicians, and coworkers.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and solve problems independently.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to patients.
- Ability to use computerized medical records and other software for patient care documentation and organizational communication.
- Ability to work independently and exercise initiative, judgment, and discretion.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology; understanding of evidence-based practice, medical guidelines, and state and federal healthcare regulations.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Nurse Practitioner providing care in an acute or ambulatory setting in the assigned specialty area.
- At least one year of experience with general surgery or trauma for assignment to Trauma ACS/APPs (CC7016).
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate compliance with the Code of Conduct and compliance policies, resolve compliance questions or concerns, and report suspected violations.
- Assess, diagnose, and manage patient care using the medical model, best practices, and clinical guidelines.
- Obtain medical histories, perform age-appropriate physical examinations, and order or interpret diagnostic tests.
- Analyze clinical data and develop differential diagnoses using patient history, physical findings, and diagnostic results.
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, patient education, and interdisciplinary referrals as needed.
- Monitor patient progress, conduct follow-up assessments, and adjust treatment plans to support therapeutic effectiveness and patient-centered goals.
- Provide care consistent with the Nursing Practice Act, scope of service, and hospital policies; consult physicians and specialists as needed.
- 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 improve patient safety, care efficiency, and clinical outcomes.
- Use healthcare resources responsibly and align clinical practice with benchmarks, service line metrics, and institutional budgetary goals while maintaining care quality.
- Meet OPPE and FPPE standards and comply with NP standardized procedures, policies, and protocols relevant to Eisenhower Health.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
