SLH Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP)

Alameda Health System; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in California is looking for a Mid-Level Practitioner to assess, diagnose and manage patient care. The role includes history taking, exams, ordering tests and coordinating treatment in general medical settings and specialty clinics.

Required: NP or PA training per BRN/ANCC/AANP, RN license with BRN Furnishing Number or DEA/NCCPA; BLS, ACLS, PALS; graduate nursing or PA education; preferred 1 year in a specialty.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of NP PA training per BRN/ANCC/AANP standards.
• RN license with BRN Furnishing Number or DEA & NCCPA (PA).
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Consult with physicians regarding patient health status; refer complex cases as needed.
• Order and/or perform laboratory and screening tests per protocol.
• Take patient history and perform exams; document health records.
• Plan and coordinate care with patients, families and staff.
• Provide patient counseling and health promotion guidance.

Education

Nurse Practitioner training program per BRN standards

Physician Assistant program (primary health care)

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

About this position

SUMMARY: Under general direction, assesses, evaluates and manages the health care needs of patients. Performs selected diagnostic and therapeutic tasks. Provides health care services and performs clinical procedures that require possession of advanced knowledge and skills and the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Consults with physicians as necessary regarding health status of patients; refers complex cases to appropriate resources.

2. May participate in annual performance reviews as needed.

3. Orders and/or performs laboratory and screening tests in accordance with approved protocol.

4. Performs history and complete physical examinations of patients either in a general medical setting or within the context of specialty clinics to which assigned; assesses the clinical status of patients; establishes and maintains health records.

5. Plans a program of care, seeking consultation with physicians, other professional staff, patients and families as needed or as required. Formulates problem lists based on clinical findings.

6. Provides and evaluates patient care according to protocol’s and quality assurance program criteria.

7. Teaches patients, families and staff; provides counseling services related to promoting good health practices.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certificates is qualifying.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience: Demonstrated experience which would provide the knowledge and skill necessary for successful performance as a Mid-Level Practitioner.

Preferred Experience: One year in area of specialty (i.e. Cardiology, Neurology, G.I, Rheumatology, Orthopedics, Hematology, etc.), PG Residency of ED experience or post‑graduate training in area of responsibility.

Preferred Licenses/Certification: ACLS, ATLS, SART, dependant on area of specialty.

Preferred Licenses/Certification: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Preferred Licenses/Certification: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification- AHA American Heart Association (Required for Emergency Department or if overseeing or providing pediatric care on a regular basis).

Required Education: Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner training program that conforms to the Board of Registered Nursing standards; OR successful completion of a Physician Assistant program of instruction in primary health care approved by the Physician Assisting Examining Committee; OR NCCPA for Physician's Assistant.; graduate of an accredited Nursing program required; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications: For Nurse Practitioners, possession of a current Furnishing Number issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing AND Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) OR American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP); OR Certification by the National Certification Corporation as a Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner (WHNP).

Required Licenses/Certifications: For Physician Assistants, a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Number AND Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Required Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse and certification as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; OR possession of a valid Certificate as a Physician Assistant issued by the California Board of MedicalQuality Assurance.

Pay Range: $127.81 - $142.01 / Hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Salary Information

$127.81 - $142.01Hourly Wage