Senior Nurse Practitioner

Location:

Modesto, California, United States.

The Health Services Agency (HSA) is seeking a dedicated Senior Nurse Practitioner to join our patient-centered clinical team within Family Medicine and Women’s Health. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced clinic environment, is detail oriented, communicates effectively, and brings compassion to every patient interaction. We currently have full-time opportunities in our clinic located in Modesto, California.

The Senior Nurse Practitioner classification is distinguished from the Staff Nurse by an additional certificate and the added responsibility of performing basic screening, diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitative and supportive services. This leadership position is a member of the primary health care team and works with more independence than the entry-level Nurse Practitioner. The role may involve overtime, standby, callback, and related duties as required.

• Secure a comprehensive patient health history and perform physical examinations.
• Recognize and evaluate medical problems that call for immediate attention by, or referral to, a physician or clinic provider.
• Perform, or may order performed for the patient, laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Assist the primary care physician in providing services to patients requiring continuing care, including the review of treatment and therapy plans.
• Perform routine therapeutic procedures.
• Develop diagnosis, record, and present pertinent data to the collaborating physician, as needed and appropriate.
• Collaborate with the attending primary care physician in ordering drugs and supplies, and maintain patient records and equipment.
• Conduct the referral of patients to the appropriate health facility or other community resource.
• Instruct and counsel patients in matters pertaining to their physical and mental health.
• May define and treat mild psychiatric disorders and refer other cases to psychologists, psychiatrists, or other mental health workers for further evaluation.
• Observe and record patient progress, update and summarize charts.
• Screen daily, on a rotational basis, clinical laboratory reports for emergent abnormalities.
• Perform some specialized tasks based upon training and skills.
• Collaborate with physicians and other members of the health care team in providing care and act as a consultant to other nursing staff in the area of specialization.

• Routine diagnostic and treatment techniques used in practicing primary care medicine.
• Ethics and laws under which medicine is practiced.
• Socioeconomic principles of medicine.
• Roles and responsibilities of community health care agencies and health professionals.

• Diagnose, treat and refer patients with abnormal health conditions.
• Prepare clear, concise, written reports to explain diagnosis, patient history and follow up.
• Practice basic diagnostic procedures, as a medical examiner, under supervision.
• Use medical instruments such as thermometers, stethoscopes and blood pressure devices.
• Understand technical medical and occupational terminology.
• Evaluate medical findings and make suitable recommendations.
• Communicate clearly, counsel, and explain diagnosis to patients and others.

• Pattern I:
  Certified as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Pattern II:
  Eligible for certification as a Nurse Practitioner and two (2) years of experience.

Proof of education or licensure is required for verification purposes at the time of application. Failure to submit proof will result in disqualification.

• One (1) year of clinical experience in Women’s Health or Family Medicine.