Nurse Practitioner - Trauma Center (Per Diem, Day Shift)

Adventist Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista, located in San Luis Obispo, CA, seeks a nurse practitioner to provide expert clinical care in general or specialty areas. The role collaborates with physicians to assess, diagnose, and treat patients, and to manage ongoing care plans.

The position requires an MSN or DNP and RN/NP licensure in the state of practice, with CPR/BLS certification. At least two years of relevant experience is preferred; per diem assignment with a competitive compensation package is

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state of practice is required.
• NP licensure in the state of practice is required.
• CPR or BLS certification is required per AH policy.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients, collect comprehensive histories and perform physical examinations.
• Explain diagnoses, treatments, and prognosis; obtain informed consent for procedures; provide health education and referrals as needed.
• Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date patient documentation and coordinate care with physicians.

Skills

RN licensure

NP licensure

CPR/BLS certification

Education

MSN or DNP

Job description

Job Description

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary

Maintains responsibility for providing expert clinical care in general or specialty areas. Assesses, plans and provides patient care in collaboration with the attending physician. Provides comprehensive health assessments, performs medical diagnosis of acute and chronic illnesses, writes prescriptions and formulates treatment plans. Diagnoses medical conditions, plans and implements interventions. Assists in medical/surgical care of patients and evaluates responses in collaboration with the attending/consulting physicians.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): Required
• Two years' relevant clinical experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure in state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Department Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS: Required

Essential Functions

• Interviews patients, employees and/or family members. Constructs comprehensive medical histories. Performs initial and periodic physical examinations. Evaluates patient behavior and explores patient’s interpretation of health needs. Works under the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner and as an agent of the physician.
• Provides appropriate patient education. Explains the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Secures appropriate informed consent for procedures. Instructs patients about health maintenance and preventive care. Provides patient education handouts. Makes referrals to health education classes when available. Provides continuity of care. Directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies and interprets finished results.
• Provides continuity of care including discussing the completion of treatment plans and administration of medications and injections. Follows-up on acute and chronic problems and significant abnormal tests.
• Oversees the maintenance of adequate, concise, legible and up-to-date documentation of patient care. Makes note of problem medical, medication and discharge records, drug allergies, lab orders, subjective and objective data, diagnostic procedures, patient education and treatment. Provides treatment of patients as needed, including administering medications and/or vaccines and performing procedures. Works under the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner and as an agent of the physician. Writes orders to increase, decrease, or change medication (subject to checking and medical consultation as indicated).
• Uses cost-containment measures which include, but are not limited to, prescribing only clinically necessary medications, prescribing generic medications when appropriate, making only clinically necessary referrals and ordering only clinically necessary diagnostic procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 74200

Job Category : Practitioner

Posting Date : 2026-11-03T23:47:51+00:00

Locations :

San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Per Diem

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $56.89 to $85.26. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Trauma Center

Shift Length : 8 Hours