Nurse Practitioner

Opt For Healthy Living; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 112,124 - 163,337; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Membership in CalPERS

Fee waiver education program

Job summary

A public university in California is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to serve as a primary care provider in ambulatory care clinics. This role involves providing general and preventive health care, conducting check-ups, and treating minor injuries while being sensitive to a diverse patient population. Candidates should have a Nurse Practitioner degree and at least two years of experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a probationary full-time contract, with salary ranging from approximately $10,047 to $14,636 per month.

Qualifications

• Work independently in assigned areas of practice established by the supervising physician.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in Elicit patient histories and conduct examinations.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and preventive health care.
• Conduct check-ups, treat illnesses/minor injuries.
• Order lab/x-ray tests and make referrals.

Skills

Clinical competence

Patient assessment

Effective communication

Use of clinical techniques

Interpretation of lab results

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree or equivalent

Two or more years of experience

Job description

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $10,047 - $10,452 per month (Steps 1-3)

Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $10,047 - $14,636 per month

• This is a full-time, probationary, exempt position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice nurse who works as a primary care provider in ambulatory care clinics in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and nursing standards of care assessment of health status, diagnosis, develops/implements plan of care/treatment, and evaluates patient outcomes. They provide general and preventive health care, conduct check-ups, treat illnesses/minor injuries, order lab/x-ray tests, and make referrals to health providers in the community and to specialty services within the health center. This position serves the students of California State University, Fresno. This position reports to the Director of Medical Services in the Student Health & Counseling Center.

Key Qualifications

• Work independently in assigned areas of practice established by the supervising physician; demonstrate clinical competence in eliciting patient histories, conducting examinations, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses and injuries, assessing patient needs and making appropriate referrals.
• Use clinical techniques/examinations, and diagnostic tools.
• Interpret laboratory and other study results.
• Keep current with developments in the medical field pertinent to the incumbent's scope of practice.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other health center staff.
• Be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse patients.

Education and Experience

Nurse Practitioners must possess an academic degree or certificate from an approved college or university based Nurse Practitioner program or possess equivalent training and experience as outlined by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).

• Two or more years of experience as a nurse practitioner.
• Experience as a nurse practitioner in an ambulatory health care setting.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliationon the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive. The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter. Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.