Advanced Practice Professional; NP​/PA), FF Urgent Care; Part Time

Overview

At North Bay Health the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for Urgent Care or Primary Care functions as a member of the multidisciplinary medical team. The APP is a health care professional with advanced education and training in the care of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. The APP works under the direction of a licensed physician. The APP is also directed by standardized protocols and procedures and in collaboration with the supervising physician.

At North Bay Health the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for Urgent Care or Primary Care functions as a member of the multidisciplinary medical team. The APP is a health care professional with advanced education and training in the care of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. The APP works under the direction of a licensed physician. The APP is also directed by standardized protocols and procedures and in collaboration with the supervising physician.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is classified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of California. The APP will work in Napa/Solano County Areas.

• Performs physical examinations and updates patient history.
• Formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan as appropriate for patient needs.
• Orders ancillary services as appropriate to meet patient needs.
• Reviews all patient diagnostic test results and follows up on abnormal test results. Reviews diagnostic test results with patient.
• Requests specialty consultation as approved by the supervising physician.
• Provides patient education as appropriate.
• Provides treatments and procedures as appropriate.
• Assists in the clinical management of the patient and works closely with members of the clinic to ensure that patient is receiving appropriate services.
• Counsels and educates patients as needed to support compliance with the outlined treatment plan.
• Notifies and consults supervising physician when a referral or transfer of patient care is required for urgent or emergent care.
• Documents patient care as required and in a timely manner.
• Identifies high risk problems and transfers care to appropriate physician.
• Collaborates and communicates with appropriate physicians on patient care issues.
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team as needed.
• Seeks consultation from physician on cases that may exceed the PA’s ability to manage, when in doubt of the diagnosis, when a patient fails to respond to treatment, or when the patient desires to see the physician.
• Participates in team conferences to review status of patient care as needed.
• Participates in data collection and outcome measurement to ensure quality care is provided.
• Works collaboratively with team members to ensure appropriate and efficient flow of patients through clinic appointments.
• Completes and submits coded fee tickets for each patient encounter.
• Promotes excellent customer service.

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program approved by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Or Master’s required. Graduate of an accredited nursing program including a Nurse Practitioner Program.

• Current Physician Assistant licensure by the State of California Physician Assistant Examining Committee and Board Certified.
• OR Current California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and Board Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
• Current AHA or equivalent certification in CPR.
• Maintains a current DEA license for schedule 2 drugs and above.
• Maintains a current Furnishing Number for medications.

• Experience as a Physician Assistant practicing in a related field, or completion of internship in primary care at North Bay.
• Two years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner or four years of clinical experience as a Nurse, or completion of internship at North Bay Health. One year of experience in related field and ambulatory care preferred.

• Demonstrates ability to evaluate patient’s physical and emotional status.
• Demonstrates ability to provide patient care based on age-related needs.
• Demonstrates current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups: adult, adolescent, pediatric and geriatric.
• Ability to use computer, MS Word, Outlook, telephone. Knowledge of Cerner preferred and EPIC.