Nurse Practitioner

Altea Healthcare; Susanville (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Altea Healthcare is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner for our California post-acute care team. You will diagnose and treat health conditions, educate patients and families, and lead preventive care initiatives in a skilled nursing setting.

Responsibilities include exams, diagnostic testing, prescribing medications, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to maintain high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience as a non-physician provider in a clinic, hospital, skilled nursing, ER or similar setting.
• Expertise in primary, acute and chronic care practices.
• Knowledge of health care regulations and patient safety.
• Strong ethics and professional integrity.
• Teamwork and positive attitude.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and clinical development.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and review medical records.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays, etc.).
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses.
• Propose treatment plans for chronic and infectious diseases.
• Prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and schedules.
• Educate patients about health conditions and medications.
• Educate patients and families on prevention and disease management.
• Oversee patients’ overall health and well-being.
• Promote good health practices across the patient population.
• Advance professional knowledge through research and discussion.

Skills

Clinical experience

Team collaboration

Communication

Patience

Ethics

Willingness to learn

Education

Nurse Practitioner license (CA)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our California team, to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices, in a post-acute, skilled nursing facility. As a non-physician provider, you are the go-to person for ensuring the best patient care and medical guidance is achieved. The job description includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You are both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. You should have experience in one of the following specialties: acute care, family health or geriatrics. Extensive clinical experience in primary care is vital. As a provider, you will work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving, and good communication skills are important. If you are dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we would like to meet with you to share our mission, vision, values for the post-acute industry.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and their medical records
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
• Prescribe medications
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
• Oversee patients’ overall health
• Promote good health practices
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research

Skills

• Proven experience as a non-physician provider in a clinic, hospital, skilled nursing, ER or other setting
• Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
• Strong ethics
• Team spirit with a positive attitude
• Patience and cool headedness
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience

Requirements

• Valid nurse practitioner license in the state of California

Medical specialties

• Geriatrics
• Primary Care

Physical setting

• Clinic

Schedule

• 8 hour shift