Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Resourcing Edge; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Resourcing Edge seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in California to lead patient care during procedures and follow physician- delegated duties. The provider will exercise initiative, judgment, and discretion while maintaining relationships with patients and medical staff.

Requirements include at least one year of NP/PA experience, a CA NP or RN license, and NCCPA certification; duties include patient assessments, care coordination, and education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current California Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner license.
• Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and review patient information.
• Coordinate planned nursing care with health care team members.
• Identify goals, formulate plans of patient care and evaluate outcomes.
• Train and instruct new personnel as necessary.
• Assist in maintaining a clean work environment.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Provide acute and chronic patient care, including taking histories and performing exams.
• Educate patients and families and provide continuity of care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care coordination

Team collaboration

Procedural assistance

Education

NP or PA qualification

Job description

A Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistantisdirectly responsible for patient care during procedures and any duties delegated by the physicians. NPs/PAsexercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills. They are expected to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the physician. Candidatesshould be able to make responsible decisions within the scope of a dependent medical practitioner.We are looking for seasoned professionals to join our team and become a valuable member of our well-established practice.

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performing patient assessments and reviewing patient information
• Coordinating planned nursing care with other health care team members
• Identifying goals, formulating plans of patient care and evaluating outcomes
• Training and instructing new personnel as necessary
• Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of a clean work environment
• Assisting with organization and development of policies and procedures
• Ensuring compliance with care plans and determining appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Providing acute and chronic patient care, including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections/medications, and suturing wounds
• Educating patients and families as appropriate and providing continuity of care

Experience

• Minimum of one year experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

License/Certification

• Current California Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner license
• Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants