Nurse Practitioner: Primary Care & Women's Health

Bay Area Community Health; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 103,154 - 119,589; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Community Health in Gilroy, CA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide specialized nursing services across school-based health care, women's health care, family planning, and primary care settings.

The NP will work under the Clinical Director and Medical Director, supervise RNs and Medical Assistants, perform comprehensive exams, prescribe medications, maintain electronic medical records, and lead community education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures.
• Professional skills include independent work, clear communication, and record-keeping.
• Diagnostic skills for diseases and drug therapy, with proficiency in medical equipment.
• Education requirements: CA RN license, NP program completion, and national certification.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records health history and performs comprehensive physical assessments.
• Diagnoses, treats and plans health care, referring to physicians as needed.
• Provides and prescribes medications within area of specialty.
• Performs laboratory procedures and interprets results.
• Provides case management and education on birth control and STIs.
• Maintains electronic medical records and staff training.
• Performs admin duties and attends trainings as requested by the Director.
• Coordinates staff events and prepares promotional materials.

Skills

Nursing techniques

Medical testing procedures

Counseling techniques

Clinical assessment

Education

California RN license

National NP certification

Nurse Practitioner Program completion

Job description

Bay Area Community Health in Gilroy, CA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide specialized nursing services across school-based health care, women's health care, family planning, and primary care settings.

The NP will work under the Clinical Director and Medical Director, supervise RNs and Medical Assistants, perform comprehensive exams, prescribe medications, maintain electronic medical records, and lead community education initiatives.