Nurse Practitioner I-Inpatient

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background investigation, drug screening, and physical.

$81.67 - $99.27

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44 N San Joaquin St

Third Floor, Suite 330

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0426-RH1161-PC

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This is the entry-level class in the Nurse Practitioner series. Employees in this class receive orientation in general San Joaquin County Health Care Service practices as well as specific practice in their area of specialized competence. As experience is gained and competence is demonstrated, incumbents are given greater latitude and assume greater responsibility in independently performing primary care medical services, physical examinations and clinical management of cases, following standardized procedures.

Incumbents work as part of a medical team under the direction of a physician.

1) Current registration as a nurse and certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of California;
2) Current possession of a furnishing license through the State of California, Board of Registered Nursing; or ability to obtain the State of California, Board of Registered Nursing furnishing license within one (1) year of employment.
3) National Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner.

the Hospital

San Joaquin County Hospital is dedicated to a philosophy of excellence in providing health services, education and professional training in an integrated system that values quality in life, family interaction, and respect for both clients and employees. The Agency is committed to the delivery of community-oriented, culturally sensitive, and affordable health care throughout San Joaquin County.

Licenses and Certificates:

Education:

Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner training program at an accredited college or university or certified program.

1) In order to practice at San Joaquin General Hospital, must be credentialed and granted privileges through the San Joaquin General Hospital Committee on Interdisciplinary Practice (CIDP) within ninety (90) days of appointment and in accordance with medical staff bylaws and state regulations. New employees may be granted temporary privileges by the Medical Director or designee, pending Committee Interdisciplinary Practice approval

2) Eligibles are required to possess national certification as a Nurse Practitioner in Neonatal OR Pediatrics

3% COLA effective

April 2027

Elicits, records, and/or reviews medical histories and performs acute primary care pre-employment, annual, periodic, and various other routine physical examinations on patients ranging from newborn through geriatric, utilizing the problem-oriented medical record or other appropriate systems; provides general and specific health and medical instruction to patients, clients and families. Coordinates individual and family health management, utilizing physician resources or- community agencies;

provides guidance instruction, treatment and referral in such areas of family planning, sexually transmitted diseases (STD), Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), drug abuse, child care and hygiene; assists patients with selection, fitting and placing of appropriate contraceptive devices. Performs early diagnostic examinations including vision, hearing, pap smears, and other examinations; may order laboratory tests, x-rays, electrocardiograms and other diagnostic tests;

may collect specimens for, perform, and interpret selected laboratory tests and take action on abnormals as necessary; provides immunization and gives injections. Identifies basic complex medical conditions; determines if patient's medical, surgical, and psychiatric problems require immediate consultation with the physician; treats conditions and manages stable phases of chronic illnesses on consultation with or following specific protocols established by physicians, including dispensing and/or administering medication when indicated;

alerts appropriate medical personnel and/or agencies of potential community health problems as encountered. Provides routine prenatal care and post-partum follow-up for mother and child; conducts newborn and well child examinations; provides comprehensive health screening assessments; provides treatment of pediatric illness. Observes and evaluates emotional condition of patient; counsels and supports patients in the area of psychosocial problems and inter-relationships; provides emergency treatment or referral for patients with severe emotional upsets.

May work in hospital, outpatient, custodial, public health, satellite and mobile staff; may coordinate clinic activities; may orient and oversee nursing students, medical students and other providers. Provides for Quality Assurance through review and audit of clinic charts to assure adequate medical management and follow-up; provides consultation to other providers. Keeps records and completes forms and questionnaires as required. Attends meetings and workshops;

serves on committees as assigned; provides…