Nurse Practitioner-Clinics - Women's Health

Kaweah Delta Health Care District; Exeter (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Job summary

Kaweah Health in Exeter, California seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a clinic setting. You will conduct comprehensive health assessments, order and interpret tests, and collaborate with supervising physicians to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include patient education, ongoing management, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. Certification, licensure, and BLS are required, with opportunities for continuing medical education

Qualifications

• CA Nurse Practitioner (NP) license and NP furnishing number.
• DEA registration.
• RN license in California.
• BLS certification.
• NP certification by a national board and a Master's or DNP, or Medicare billing privileges as an NP before specific dates.

Responsibilities

• Collect a complete health history and record findings accurately.
• Perform exams, diagnostic tests and specialized procedures as indicated.
• Provide patient education on medications, disease management and health promotion.
• Address abnormal findings promptly and refer to other providers as appropriate.
• Document chart notes in the EMR and participate in quality improvement.
• Collaborate with supervising physician and NP/PA teams per protocol.
• Engage in continuing medical education and share updates with APP team.
• Coordinate clinic coverage and provide backup as needed.
• Deliver care in a team-based, patient-centered approach, involving family in decisions.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Master's or Doctor of Nursing Practice

Nurse Practitioner Certification

RN license (CA)

Job description

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do - in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible

• Full-Time Benefit Eligible
• Work Shift
• Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)
• Department
• 7183 RHC-Exeter Health Clinic

QUALIFICATIONS

• CA Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
• CA RN license
• BLS
• NP Certification by national certification board and Master's degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree; or obtained Medicare billing privileges as an NP before Jan 1, 2003 and NP Certification by national certification board; or obtained Medicare billing privileges prior to Jan 1, 2001.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Prior to hire, HR must receive clearance from KH Medical Staff office that the medical staff credentialing process is complete.
• Bilingual preferred.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Secures a complete health history, including but not limited to, obstetric, gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, family health and psychosocial aspects, and records findings accurately and succinctly.
• Performs appropriate general examinations, diagnostic tests, and other types of more specialized procedures as may be indicated by patient history and complaints, according to protocol. Provides specialized and or advanced practice services within the scope of training.
• Provides relevant patient instruction and education. This may include medication information, disease education, health promotion, care instructions, etc.
• Follows up on all abnormal findings within a timely manner, responds to patient clinical needs, and refers to other providers as appropriate.
• Charts all information with regard to the client's examination and plans for treatment within the electronic medical record. Chart review meets quality improvement standards. Completes timely chart documentation.
• Consults with assigned supervising physician when necessary. Reviews complex cases with the supervising physician in accordance with appropriate protocols (e.g. NP protocols or PA service agreement) as indicated.
• Pursues and completes ongoing, high-level continuing medical education activities. Shares new clinical practice updates or information with the APP team and clinical leadership.
• Attends APP and clinical site meetings to keep current with organization communication and priorities. Participates and engages in organizational quality improvement initiatives. Provides feedback and input on clinical processes.
• Coordinates clinic coverage with other providers. Provide backup coverage as needed.
• Provides care delivery within a team-based, patient-centered approach. Engages the patient and their family in the decision-making process regarding their care. Utilizes care team members appropriately (e.g. pharmacy, care coordinators, dieticians, etc.).
• Utilizes evidence-based practice guidelines and resources for clinical practice.
• IF ASSIGNED TO HEART FAILURE CLINIC
• Order, interpret, and evaluation diagnostic testing such as Echocardiograms, ECG/EKG's, lab results, stress testing, and imaging studies. Prescribe medications and titrate guideline-directed medical therapy. Monitor patients receiving advanced therapies including Diuretics, Inotropes, LVAD support, and Transplant evaluation.
• Provide patient and family education regarding disease management, medication adherence, diet and sodium restriction, fluid management, and symptom monitoring.
• Strong cardiovascular assessment skills, Device Management (ICD/CRT), Ability to manage complex chronic disease such as Cardiomyopathy, Hypertension post MI heart failure management, and volume overload management.
• IF ASSIGNED TO ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CLINIC
• Diagnose and manage arrhythmias such as Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Bradycardia.
• Order and interpret-ECG's/EKG's, Holter Monitors, Event Monitors, Stress Tests, Lab and Imaging results.
• Assist with electrophysiology procedures including-Cardiac Ablations, Pacemaker/ICD implantation, Loop recorder insertion, and Cardioversions. Conduc