[NP-Jobs] California, NP Position

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California - Nurse Practitioner Position               (posted) 09-26-11
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*SALUD PARA LA GENTE *
*Watsonville, CA *
*(Santa Cruz County)*

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT**Submit Resume to: careers at splg.org 
<mailto:careers at splg.org> *

*POSITION: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant *

*DESCRIPTION:* Under the direction and supervision of the Chief Medical 
Officer,
and the Clinic Manager, provides basic medical care to clients, in 
accordance with
established protocols. Care includes diagnosing, treating, and providing 
preventive
medical services to primarily low-income Spanish-speaking farmworkers 
and their
families. Pediatric and prenatal care and services for chronic illness 
are also
provided.

*EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Knowledge of:* the principles and procedures used to detect, diagnose, 
and treat
common and chronic health problems; medication and drugs; clinical 
significance
of laboratory tests; medical laws and regulations, especially within 
scope of licenser;
ethics of patient care; basic interviewing and counseling techniques; 
community
resources and referral systems; Latino cultural medical practices and 
beliefs.

*Ability to:* assess health status with complete medical history and 
physical exam;
identify and manage health problems; analyze and interpret data; write 
clear and
concise medical reports; refer clients; recognize and evaluate 
situations which
require physicians' attention; communicate effectively and respectfully 
with people
from different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds and lifestyles, 
demonstrating
a knowledge of and sensitivity to their needs; maintain effective working
relationships with agency staff, clients, other community agencies, and 
the public;
maintain a participatory work environment.

*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
**Fluent bilingual Spanish/English
*Current PA/NP license
*CPR certification
*Willingness to work with HIV-infected clients.

*PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
*Standing, walking, sitting, typing, reaching, bending, moving and/or 
lifting up to 50
pounds. *

**Salud Para La Gente is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

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