Nurse Practitioner Full Time- Urology

Conifer Health Solutions•Modesto, CA

About The Position

Central Valley Doctors Health System is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its Urology practice. The position serves patients in an inpatient and outpatient setting on a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, with no after-hours call. Candidates at all experience levels are welcome. The Nurse Practitioner obtains and records patient health histories; performs comprehensive physical assessments; and diagnoses, treats, and plans appropriate care within the specialty, referring patients to physicians or outside agencies when required. The role also includes ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, performing and overseeing appropriate procedures, providing health teaching and counseling, and ordering medications. The Nurse Practitioner completes required documentation, fulfills duties assigned by the physician, and supports clinical and organizational quality, compliance, and safety activities.

Requirements

Master's-prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner.
Must be currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice the profession as required by law, regulation in the state of practice, or policy.
RNP license required.
Additional certifications as required by the governing board and in accordance with the facility Medical Staff Bylaws.

Nice To Haves

All levels of experience are welcome.

Responsibilities

Adhere to and support the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
Follow the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement; fulfill compliance responsibilities and report compliance issues or concerns promptly and appropriately.
Obtain and record patient health histories and perform comprehensive physical assessments, including biological, social, and psychological needs.
Diagnose, treat, and plan appropriate patient care within the specialty, referring patients to physicians or outside agencies as required.
Complete required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.
Fulfill duties assigned by the physician and report injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment to the attending physician.
Participate in patient review conferences and staffing.
Assist with Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, and Safety Committee activities.
Order and interpret laboratory tests as part of physical examinations and health management.
Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.
Provide health teaching and counseling during physical examinations to help patients make informed choices about health and treatment options.
Provide consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory, and clinic assistant staff.
Order medications.
Perform other duties as assigned.