Job title: | Nurse Practitioner (NP)
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Location: | 1600 East Florida Avenue, Suite 315, Hemet, CA 92544
27174 Newport Road, Suite 2, Menifee, CA 92584
31493 Rancho Pueblo Road, Suite 201, Temecula, CA 92592
3927 Waring Road, Suite D, Oceanside, CA 92056
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Salary: | To be discussed
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Company: | Valley OBGYN Medical Group Inc.
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About us:
| We are a women's health practice dedicated to providing the highest quality OBGYN care in a professional, friendly, caring, supportive and non-judgmental environment. |
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Phone: | (951) 765-1766 |
Fax: | (951) 750-5089 |
About the role:
| The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for the assessment of patients. The NP performs physical examinations, confers with patients in person and by phone, collaborates with others in the office to assure smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indictors and participates in the overall coordination of patient care. The NP reports to the physician and the manager.
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Responsibilities: | ● Practices under the procedures established for the NP role consistent with standard protocol and in accordance with requirement set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing. ● Conducts age-appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination consistent with standard protocol. ● Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; patient education and advocacy. ● Collaborates with physicians and other clinicians to assure effective patient care consistent with quality indicators for patients. ● Consults with supervising physician or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings. ● Reviews medical record for follow up or ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols. ● Manages health problems of patients in accordance with established protocols and/or consultation with supervising physician. ● Establishes and maintains communication with other health care providers to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness and to promote consistency and continuity of care. ● Maintains appropriate documentation. ● Performs other related duties as necessary. ● Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs. ● Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties/activities of health care team members. Evaluates effectiveness of care given by team members. ● Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate. ● Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by the institution. Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. ● Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. Participates regularly in staff development activities. Demonstrates knowledge of confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and office functioning. ● Participates in unit and department Performance Improvement activities. Participates in nursing research activities as requested. Identifies and solves problems effectively. ● Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team. ● Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities in documenting, tracking and conveying information. ● Performs other related duties as necessary.
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Educational Requirements: | ● Completion of NP program at the Masters level with certification. (Required) ● Credentialing qualifications established for nurse practitioners. (Required)
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Experience Requirements: | ● Experience as a Nurse Practitioner. (Preferred)
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Certification Requirements: | ● Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in California. (Required) ● Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. (Required)
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Knowledge/Skill/Ability: | ● Familiarity with universal precautions, handling of bio-hazardous waste, specimen identification and transport. (Required) ● Ability to work well in a constantly changing environment. (Required) ● Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties. (Required) ● Strong interpersonal skills. (Required) ● Understanding of medical terminology. (Required) ● Must demonstrate customer/patient service skills appropriate to the job. (Required) ● Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload. (Required) ● Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients of varying ages and multicultural backgrounds. (Required) ● Bilingual-English/Spanish. (Preferred)
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Minimum Requirement: | ● Familiarity with universal precautions, handling of bio-hazardous waste, specimen identification and transport. ● Ability to work well in a constantly changing environment. ● Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties. ● Strong interpersonal skills. ● Understanding of medical terminology. ● Typing speed above 50 WPM. ● Must demonstrate customer/patient service skills appropriate to the job. ● Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload. ● Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients of varying ages and multicultural backgrounds. |
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Note: This description is neither all-inclusive nor exhaustive and is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders and is subject to change at any time.
Working Environment:
| Medical Clinic |
Training Provided:
| Didactic materials and hands-on training. |
Level of Supervision Received:
| Physician Supervision |
Items to be Used:
| ● Fetal Doppler ● Colposcope ● Thermometer ● Autoclave ● Cryocautery ● Ultrasound Equipment ● LEEP ● Standard Office Equipment ● Blood Pressure Machine ● Stethoscope
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Physical Requirements: | ● Other: Must be able to lift up to and push / pull 50 pounds. Must be able to assist patients with mobility during rooming patients and in preparation for exams/procedures. Able to respond to assist in emergency scenarios; administer CPR. ● Bend: Occasionally ● Sit: Occasionally ● Walk: Frequently ● Crawl: N/A ● Climb: N/A ● Squat: Occasionally
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Mental Requirements:
| ● Communicate Orally: Frequently ● Perform Calculations: Occasionally ● Reason & Analyze: Occasionally ● Write: Frequently ● Read/Comprehend: Frequently
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Environmental Requirements:
| ● Is around moving machinery: No ● Fumes: No ● Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity: No ● Works in confined quarters: No ● Drives motorized equipment: No ● Dust: No ● Is exposed to excessive noise: No |
