Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Overview

A Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is directly responsible for patient care during procedures and any duties delegated by the physicians. NPs/PAs exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills. They are expected to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the physician.

Candidatesshould be able to make responsible decisions within the scope of a dependent medical practitioner. We are looking for seasoned professionals to join our team and become a valuable member of our well-established practice.

Responsibilities

• Performing patient assessments and reviewing patient information
• Coordinating planned nursing care with other health care team members
• Identifying goals, formulating plans of patient care and evaluating outcomes
• Training and instructing new personnel as necessary
• Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of a clean work environment
• Assisting with organization and development of policies and procedures
• Ensuring compliance with care plans and determining appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Providing acute and chronic patient care, including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections/medications, and suturing wounds
• Educating patients and families as appropriate and providing continuity of care

Experience

• Minimum of one year experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

License/Certification

• Current California Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner license
• Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Current CPR certification