Pediatric Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Children's Health Center - Northern Valley Indian Health

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides quality patient care under the direction of the physician in a clinic setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Obtains a detailed history and performs physical examination on all patients.
2. Documents history, exam, and assessment in medical record appropriately.
3. Orders ancillary services such as X-ray, lab, pulmonary function tests, etc., interpreting and evaluating the results.
4. Consults and collaborates with other specialists and clinic staff as required.
5. Prescribes appropriate treatments following established clinic protocols.
6. Participates actively in the clinic Quality Assurance Program.
7. Assists in the development, implementation, and revision of advanced practice nurse/PA protocols and standards of care.
8. Able to assess 12-14 patients per shift (7-8 hour work day) under normal working conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current California licensure as Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Out-of-state license is accepted, but must be able to obtain California license within one year.
2. Prefer DEA number registration.
3. Current BLS CPR Certification.
4. Reliable transportation
5. Prefer ACLS certification
6. Prefer Masters Degree in Nursing for NP.
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
8. Works well with other health care professionals.
9. Maintains confidentiality of patient information in clinic and community setting.
10. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in age appropriate care, and uses growth and development knowledge to plan care for all age groups.
11. Motivated to improve patient care and the work place by participating in clinic meetings, committees, and community projects when appropriate.

Loan Repayment, 4 weeks of PTO, 13 Paid Holidays, 401k, Expansive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.