[NP-Jobs] California, NP Position

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California - Nurse Practitioner Position                 (posted) 07-17-17
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*Job Description

Position Title: Nurse Practitioner
Clinic: Spring Creek Family Practice
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Schedule: Full-Time, 3 days per week (Mon and Wed, 3rd day flexible)

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*Summary:*  Provides primary care to patients acting as an assistant to 
physicians in the clinic following established standards and practices.

*Duties and Responsibilities* (includes, but is not limited to the 
following):
* Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
* Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and 
therapeutic procedures as needed.
* Performs a complete physical exam and records findings. Collaborates 
with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
* Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
* Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic 
plan utilizing principles of prevention.
* Administers medications and injections according to physician 
direction. Sutures minor lacerations.
* Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness 
prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family 
needs.
* Instructs patient and family regarding medication and treatment 
instructions. Provides patient education.
* Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent 
information. Posts tests and examination results.
* Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
* Manages medical and surgical emergencies.
* Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.

*Supervisory*
* This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

*Education, Licensure and/or Certifications *
* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
* Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program.
* Possession of a State Nurse Practitioner License.
* Nurse Practitioners must be certified by one of the following 
organizations that are recognized as national certifying bodies:
   - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
   - American Nurses Credentialing Center
   - National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and 
Neonatal Nursing Specialties
   - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (previously named the National
   - Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses)
   - Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation
   - AACN Certification Corporation
   - National Board on Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses

*Experience *
* Three years professional nursing experience in a clinic setting.
* Two years’ experience practicing in medical office environment.

*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities *
* Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice medical care to 
give and evaluate patient care.
* Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient 
care.
* Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe 
work environment.
* Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques 
of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
* Skill in taking medical history to assess medical condition and 
interpret findings.
* Skill preparing and maintaining records, writing reports and 
responding to correspondence.
* Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
* Ability to maintain quality control standards.
* Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
* Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.

*Physical Demands:* The physical demands described here are 
representative of those that may need to be met by an employee to 
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable 
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to 
perform the essential functions.
* Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting 
patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
* Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
* Occasionally lifts and carries terns weighing up to 100 pounds.
* Requires normal visual acuity and hearing.
* Requires exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
* Requires working under stress in emergency situations or during 
irregular hours.

*Work Environment:* The work environment characteristics described here 
are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing 
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be 
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential 
functions.
* Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, 
medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

APPLY HERE: 
http://www.ncmahealth.com/career-opportunity/nurse-practitioner-full-time-3-days-spring-creek-family-practice/

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