Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job Description

Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Join the TrueCare Team- hiring multiple openings: San Marcos, Oceanside, Mobile Unit, and Float



Position Summary

Under the direction of the Physician Supervisor, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) provides health care services to patients who may have acute episodic conditions or chronic problems, as well as those seeking health evaluation, preventive care and/or education and counseling. The NP also works closely with Health Center/Clinic Manager to ensure comprehensive delivery of services and quality patient care.



Essential Functions

Conduct clinical practice in adherence with TrueCare Medical Staff Bylaws and clinical guidelines.
Examine patients, perform comprehensive physical examinations, and compile patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
Diagnose and treat both chronic and episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes.
Perform clinical assessments and case management services, which include interpretation of histories, initial and periodic examinations, and management of medical, care regimens that are within the approved skills profile and/or scope of practice.
Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests, and interpret test results for deviations from normal.
Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunization, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and assist in provision of continuity of care.
Prescribe medications, orthotics, physical therapy, procedures, and other pertinent treatments.
Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimes, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
Maintain licensure and professional and technical knowledge by attending continuing education programs and reviewing professional publications.
Participate in Quality Assurance Program including audits, peer review, patient satisfaction, protocol development and in-servicing training.
Collaborate with clinical and operational leadership and work as a team to optimize access to care and implement recommended clinical workflows that enhance efficiency and effectiveness at maintaining standards of productivity, safety and clinical quality as measured, reported, and shared with all providers from time to time by TrueCare leadership.


Job Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
National Provider Identification Number (NPI).
Computer proficiency, particularly with Electronic Health/Medical Record systems and the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Bilingual in English and Spanish (may be required at some clinics).
Two (2) years experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
Licenses

Current California Registered Nurse License
Current and unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner License
Board of Registered Nurses Certification Furnishing Number issued by California Board of Registered Nursing
Current and unrestricted Controlled Substances Registration Certificate from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Valid California Drivers License, proof of auto liability insurance and clean driving record
Certifications

Certification as a Nurse Practitioner by an accredited professional nursing organization such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers


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