Nurse Practitioner – Clinics

Jobtailor; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaweah Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join our cardiovascular care team in Tulare, CA. You will provide comprehensive patient care under physician supervision, perform exams, interpret tests, and educate patients on medications and diseases.

Responsibilities include coordinating clinic coverage, participating in quality initiatives, and documenting in the EMR. Credentialing and board certification are required; bilingual skills preferred.

Qualifications

• California RN license required
• Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number
• DEA registration
• BLS certification
• Nurse Practitioner board certification
• Master's or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree
• Credentialing clearance from Kaweah Health Medical Staff before hire

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality patient-centered care under physician supervision
• Obtain complete health histories and document findings
• Perform general examinations, diagnostic tests, and specialized procedures
• Educate patients on medications, diseases, and health promotion
• Coordinate clinic coverage and provide backup support
• Lead safety, training, and staff support as assigned
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical processes
• Document examinations and treatment plans in the EMR
• Consult with supervising physician on complex cases
• Participate in ongoing clinical education and interface with leadership

Skills

Cardiovascular assessment

Arrhythmia management

Cardiac monitoring interpretation

Diagnostic testing

Medication management

Clinical team leadership

Patient education

Quality improvement

Advanced practice services

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice

Qualifying pre-2003/2001 Medicare billing privileges with NP certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems

Evidence-based practice resources

Job description

• Deliver quality health care as a member of a health care team under physician supervision
• Obtain complete health histories and accurately document findings
• Perform general examinations, diagnostic tests, and specialized procedures according to protocol
• Provide specialized and advanced practice services within training scope
• Educate patients on medications, diseases, health promotion, and care instructions
• Follow up on abnormal findings, address clinical needs, and refer patients as appropriate
• Document examinations and treatment plans in the electronic medical record
• Consult with and review complex cases with the supervising physician
• Complete continuing medical education and share clinical updates with the APP team and leadership
• Attend APP and clinical site meetings
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and provide input on clinical processes
• Coordinate clinic coverage and provide backup coverage
• Deliver team-based, patient-centered care and involve patients and families in decisions
• Use care team members and evidence-based practice resources appropriately
• When assigned to Heart Failure Clinic: order and interpret cardiac testing, prescribe and titrate therapy, monitor advanced therapies, and provide disease-management education
• When assigned to Electrophysiology Clinic: diagnose and manage arrhythmias, interpret monitoring and testing, assist with electrophysiology procedures, manage cardiac devices, review remote monitoring, and educate patients
• Collaborate with care team members and support staff
• Act as a clinical team leader for safety, training, and staff support as indicated
• Provide care appropriate to the assigned population and unit
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• California Nurse Practitioner license and Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number
• California RN license
• BLS certification
• Nurse Practitioner certification by a national certification board
• Master's degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree; alternatively, qualifying pre-2003 or pre-2001 Medicare billing privileges with NP certification
• DEA registration
• Medical staff credentialing clearance from the Kaweah Health Medical Staff office before hire
• Bilingual ability preferred
• For Heart Failure Clinic assignment: cardiovascular assessment skills, device management, and ability to manage cardiomyopathy, hypertension, post-MI heart failure, and volume overload
• For Electrophysiology Clinic assignment: knowledge of arrhythmia management, ECG/EKG and cardiac monitoring interpretation, electrophysiology procedures, cardiac device management, and anticoagulation management

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in delivering patient-centered care as a Nurse Practitioner, with a strong focus on cardiovascular assessment, arrhythmia management, and effective collaboration within a healthcare team. Proficient in electronic medical record documentation and committed to continuous education and quality improvement initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• California Nurse Practitioner License
• Cardiovascular Assessment Skills
• Arrhythmia Management
• BLS Certification
• Nurse Practitioner Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Diagnostic Testing
• Cardiac Monitoring Interpretation
• Electrophysiology Procedures
• Device Management
• Health History Documentation
• Patient Education
• Clinical Team Leadership
• Quality Improvement Initiatives
• Advanced Practice Services
• Medication Management

Soft Skills

• Team Collaboration
• Patient-Centered Care
• Communication Skills
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• California RN License
• Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number
• DEA Registration
• BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

• Heart Failure Clinic
• Electrophysiology Clinic
• Cardiomyopathy Management
• Hypertension Management
• Post-MI Heart Failure
• Volume Overload
• Anticoagulation Management

Tools & Technologies

• Electronic Medical Record
• Evidence-Based Practice Resources