Advanced Practice Professional, Primary Care- Vacaville (FT)

NorthBay Health; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous per-diem shift differentials

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in California is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time position in primary care. The role involves performing exams, formulating treatment plans, and collaborating with a healthcare team. Ideal candidates will have relevant licensure and experience in a clinical setting, providing significant contributions to patient care and education. Competitive compensation is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure in California.
• Experience in related clinical fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and update patient history.
• Formulate diagnosis and treatment plans as necessary.
• Order ancillary services and follow up on diagnostic test results.
• Notify the supervising physician when necessary.
• Document patient care in a timely manner.

Skills

Ability to evaluate patient’s physical and emotional status

Ability to provide patient care based on age-related needs

Current knowledge in providing appropriate care for various age groups

Computer skills including MS Word and Outlook

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Graduate of an accredited nursing program including a Nurse Practitioner Program

Tools

Cerner

Job description

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Job Description

At NorthBay Health the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for Urgent Care or Primary Care functions as a member of the multidisciplinary medical team. The APP is a health care professional with advanced education and training in the care of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. The APP works under the direction of a licensed physician. The APP is also directed by standardized protocols and procedures and in collaboration with the supervising physician.

Job Description

At NorthBay Health the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for Urgent Care or Primary Care functions as a member of the multidisciplinary medical team. The APP is a health care professional with advanced education and training in the care of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. The APP works under the direction of a licensed physician. The APP is also directed by standardized protocols and procedures and in collaboration with the supervising physician.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is classified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of California.

The APP will work in Napa/Solano County Areas.

At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey. Together, with your commitment to excellence, we will achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Performs physical examinations and updates patient history.
• Formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan as appropriate for patient needs.
• Orders ancillary services as appropriate to meet patient needs.
• Reviews all patient diagnostic test results and follows-up on abnormal test results. Reviews diagnostic test results with patient.
• Requests specialty consultation as approved by the supervising physician.
• Provides patient education as appropriate.
• Provides treatments and procedures as appropriate.
• Assists in the clinical management of the patient and works closely with members of the clinic to ensure that patient is receiving appropriate services.
• Counsels and educates patients as needed to support compliance with the outlined treatment plan.
• Notifies and consults supervising physician when a referral or transfer of patient care is required for urgent or emergent care. (e.g.: seeking services for: diagnostic, specialty care or emergent care and is critical for patient care/safety).
• Documents patient care as required and in a timely manner.
• Identifies high risk problems and transfers care to appropriate physician.
• Collaborates and communicates with appropriate physicians on patient care issues.
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team as needed.
• Seeks consultation from physician on any cases that he/she may feel exceeds his/her ability to manage, when the PA is in doubt of the diagnosis, when a patient fails to respond to treatment or when the patient expresses a desire to see the physician.
• As needed, participates in team conferences to review status of patient care.
• When needed, participates in data collection and outcome measurement to insure quality care is being provided.
• Works collaboratively with team members to ensure appropriate and efficient flow of patients through clinic appointments.
• Completes and submits coded fee tickets for each patient encounter.
• Promotes excellent customer service.
  
  

Education

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Or Master’s required. Graduate of an accredited nursing program including a Nurse Practitioner Program.
  
  

Licensure/Credentials

• Current Physician Assistant licensure by the State of California Physician Assistant Examining Committee and Board Certified.
• OR Current California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and Board Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
• Current AHA or equivalent certification in CPR.
• Maintains a current DEA license for schedule 2 drugs and above.
• Maintains a current Furnishing Number for medications
  
  

Experience

• Experience as a Physician Assistant practicing in a related field, or completion of internship in primary care at NorthBay.
• OR Two years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner OR four years of clinical experience as a Nurse, OR completion of internship at NorthBay Health. One year of experience in related field and ambulatory care preferred.
  
  

Skills

• Demonstrates ability to evaluate patient’s physical and emotional status.
• Demonstrates ability to provide patient care based on age-related needs.
• Demonstrates current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups: adult, adolescent, pediatric and geriatric.
• Ability to use computer, MS Word, Outlook, telephone. Knowledge of Cerner preferred.
  
  

Interpersonal Skills:Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence.

Standards of Performance: Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.

Physical Effort: Attendance is an essential function of the job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform standing, periods of sitting, bending, computer keyboarding, lifting not greater than 50lbs.

Hours/Location of Work: Variable based on business need.

Compensation

• Pay range $82.00 – MAX $106
• MAX rate is commensurate of 20+ years APP experience
• Offered rate will be based on years of APP experience
• Plus, generous per-diem shift differentials available to qualified staff

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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