Physician Assistant​/Nurse Practitioner Comprehensive Stroke Program

Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full‑service, comprehensive health care facility dedicated to providing the finest medical care for the community. From preventative and diagnostic services to advanced stroke and trauma treatment, our multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals is committed to your good health and well‑being.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral‑health and telemedicine services
• Well‑being support, including employee assistance program (EAP)
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, long‑ and short‑term plan coverage
• Savings and retirement including a 401(k) plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well‑being counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program
• Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
• Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines
• Benefits may vary by location and role

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Reporting to the Stroke Program Coordinator, the Stroke Program Nurse Navigator/Physician Assistant provides expert nursing consultation and practice oversight, functioning as a liaison between medical staff, nursing staff, family members and support services. The role coordinates multidisciplinary care based on evidence‑based practice and is responsible for providing stroke education, delivery and oversight of patient care, including post‑discharge follow‑up. The position works in collaboration with Stroke Program key stakeholders to meet certification requirements, review data, and lead performance improvement projects while incorporating the patient experience in all aspects of care.

This is a full‑time exempt position.

• CA RN/NP or CA Physician Assistant license
• BLS, ACLS, NPI
• NIHSS and ASLS within 3 months of hire/transfer; ENLS within 6 months of hire/transfer
• SCRN/CNRN/NVRN preferred
• Strong ICU, neuro, or ED experience preferred

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to provide proof of full vaccination or obtain a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If an exemption is granted, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.