Nurse Practitioner

Join to apply for the Nurse Practitioner role at Adventist Health

9 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Nurse Practitioner role at Adventist Health

Job Description

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.

Job Description

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.



Job Summary

Performs physical exams and comprehensive health assessments, records medical histories, conducts selective diagnostic tests and interprets clinical findings. Provides diagnosis, medical consultation and basic healthcare treatment to employees within the organization. Works in collaboration with other healthcare providers in determining right treatment options.



Job Requirements

Education and

Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN):
  Preferred
• Two years' technical experience in related field:
  Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure in state of practice:
  Required

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements health promotion, illness/injury prevention and therapeutic plans congruent with the client's diagnosis, health problem, or need. Acts as a liaison by relaying information necessary for continuity of care to other health professionals and agencies.
• Initiates treatment for patients with commonly occurring health problems which lie within the nurse practitioner's scope of practice, by using a systematic approach to history and physical appraisal of patients and/or families through clinical judgment of evaluated data. Prescribes medications in accordance with state regulatory acts. Assists with providing select onsite immunizations and screenings.
• Provides anticipatory guidance, screening and health education to patients to promote and maintain health. Monitors patients with stabilized long-term or chronic illness, and aids and supports individuals and their families.
• Assists in developing and implementing onsite educational programs including obesity treatment, smoking cessation, etc. Educates patients/employees about preventative care and prescribed treatments. Refers injured employees to approved workers' compensation physicians for treatment and monitoring.
• Develops or leads training sessions on topics such as infectious diseases, chemical exposure and the use of personal protective equipment. Documents training efforts and evaluates effectiveness of programs by administering post-training assessments. Assists the organization with enhancing employee awareness on the importance of health. Participates in Quality Assurance (QA) activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Health Care Provider
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Adventist Health by 2x

Apply BELOW