Senior Nurse Practitioner

The Health Services Agency (HSA) is seeking a dedicated Senior Nurse Practitioner to join our patient-centered clinical team within 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 clinics located in Modesto, California.

Final date to receive applications:
Continuous, but may close at anytime

Written Examination:
Scheduled on a continuous basis, tentatively once per month.

To learn more about the Health Services Agency, visit http://schsa.org.

Provides a variety of primary diagnostic and medical care services including preventative health screening and patient teaching, under the direction of a physician. 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.

This position is subject to overtime, standby and callback assignments, and performs 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; and
• Collaborate with physicians and other members of the health care team in providing care and acts 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; and
• 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; and
• Communicate clearly, counsel, and explain diagnosis to patients and others.

We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

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