Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Full Time

Palo Verde Health Care District; Blythe (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Verde Hospital Community Clinic in Blythe, California is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our clinic team. This full-time, day-shift position provides direct primary care, age-spanning services, and collaborative support with physicians to ensure quality patient outcomes.

The role includes examinations, diagnostic testing, procedures, prescribing within scope, patient education, and coordination of care across the health team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• CA Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure required.
• CA licensure for NP and PA; board certification required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• PA-C status or NP credential must be current.
• Experience in primary or specialty care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to primary care patients in a clinic setting.
• Perform physical examinations and evaluate health needs.
• Order diagnostic tests and interpret results.
• Perform procedures and treatments and prescribe medications within scope.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
• Deliver age-appropriate care across lifespan (pediatric to geriatric).

Skills

Clinical assessment

Age-appropriate care

Prescribing meds

Collaborative care

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in nursing or PA program

CA NP or PA licensure

Board certification (ANCC/AANP/AACN/PNCB or NCCPA)

BLS/ACLS/PALS

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Blythe, CA 92225Salary Range: $180,000.00 - $187,200.00 SalaryWelcome to Palo Verde Healthcare District, which operates under the name Palo Verde Hospital. Our employees are an important part of an organization dedicated to providing safe, effective, and quality medical care services for the benefit of the entire community. The more we work together, the more we can progress as individuals and as an organization and the better we can serve our community.

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Clinic team on a per-diem basis.

Location:Palo Verde Hospital Community Clinic - Blythe, California

Position Type:Full Time

Shift Availability: Day Shift

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant plays an important role in providing high-quality, patient-centered care to our community. This position provides direct care to primary care clinic patients, including scheduled follow-up, recheck, and same-day appointments. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant works collaboratively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to support continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant performs physical examinations, evaluates patients' physical and emotional health needs, orders appropriate diagnostic testing, performs procedures and treatments, prescribes medications within the authorized scope of practice, and provides education to patients and families regarding medical conditions, medications, treatment plans, and ongoing care.

This position provides age-appropriate care across the lifespan, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, and is credentialed through the Medical Staff.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong patient assessment skills with the ability to evaluate physical and emotional health needs and develop appropriate plans of care.
• Ability to provide safe, effective, and age-appropriate care to patients across the lifespan.
• Ability to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic health conditions within the Nurse Practitioner's authorized scope of practice.
• Skill in ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Ability to perform approved clinical procedures and treatments.
• Ability to prescribe medications in accordance with California law, applicable regulations, scope of practice, and organizational policies.
• Strong patient and family education skills, including the ability to clearly communicate medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to promote continuity and coordination of patient care.
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and the ability to establish appropriate behavioral and professional boundaries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a clinical environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Ability to mentor and support other members of the healthcare team.
• Consistent application of best practices and established standards to promote quality, patient safety, and positive clinical outcomes.

QualificationsRequirements/Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program, including an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program, including an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Current and valid California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current and valid California licensure as a Physician Assistant,
• Current national board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), or other applicable recognized certifying organization.
• Current national certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), with current PA-C (Physician Assistant-Certified) status.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Current DEA registration with appropriate prescribing authority.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistantin a primary care or specialty care setting.
• Experience providing care to patients across multiple age groups preferred.
• Rural health, community health, or primary care experience is preferred.

Palo Verde Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Candidates who are offered a position are required to complete pre-hire screening, including a background check, drug screen, and reference check.