Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner

Sweetwater Care; Fresno (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner to oversee the Pulmonary Program across five facilities in Fresno, California. The NP will diagnose and manage respiratory disorders, provide comprehensive pulmonary care, and conduct monthly facility reviews to optimize patient outcomes.

This role requires CA NP license, board certification, DEA registration, and ability to work autonomously within a team, with up to 10% travel to facilities locally.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted RN and NP licenses in California.
• Board certified by ANCC or AANP.
• Current and unrestricted DEA certificate.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with patients, families and colleagues.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA and regulatory requirements.
• 2+ years NP experience in inpatient or outpatient pulmonology.
• Strong background in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of pulmonology diseases.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage respiratory disorders and provide comprehensive pulmonary care.
• Review Pulmonary Program caseload at each facility monthly; assess needs and interventions to reduce hospitalizations.
• Travel up to 10% among five facilities; visit each facility monthly.
• Remain accessible by phone during business hours Monday–Friday.

Skills

Clinical skills

Procedural skills

Leadership

Communication

Autonomy

Teamwork

Education

Nurse Practitioner certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Pulmonary Nurse Practitioners, we are searching for you! Our multistate long term care facilitator is seeking a Nurse Practitioner with a back ground in Pulmonary practice to steward the health of residents amongst our five facilities in Fresno, California. The ideal applicant will be willing to visit each facility monthly to review the Pulmonary Program caseload and assess needs and current intervention ultimately adding to the reduction of hospitalization and improving overall wellbeing of those we care for. Candidates will be responsible for diagnosing and managing respiratory disorders and provide comprehensive care to patients with pulmonary conditions and those who are susceptible to general decline.

Applicants should have significant experience in interventional pulmonary with strong clinical, procedural and leadership skills. This is a primarily remote position though onsite visits at minimum monthly are required and candidates must be accessible by phone during business hours Monday through Friday. You will be a member of the facility team.

Position Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license in the state of California
• Up to 10% travel required amongst the five facilities
• Board certified by ANCC or AANP.
• Current and unrestricted DEA certificate.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously.
• Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in verbal and written form,partners at various levels, patients, family members, physicians and representatives of the community.
• Sound understanding of all federal and state regulations including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an NP working in an inpatient or outpatient pulmonology setting, required .
• Strong background in patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of pulmonology diseases.
• Excellent communication skills, works well in a team environment