Nurse Practitioner – Clinics

• Deliver quality health care as a member of a health care team under physician supervision
• Obtain complete health histories and accurately document findings
• Perform general examinations, diagnostic tests, and specialized procedures according to protocol
• Provide specialized and advanced practice services within training scope
• Educate patients on medications, diseases, health promotion, and care instructions
• Follow up on abnormal findings, address clinical needs, and refer patients as appropriate
• Document examinations and treatment plans in the electronic medical record
• Consult with and review complex cases with the supervising physician
• Complete continuing medical education and share clinical updates with the APP team and leadership
• Attend APP and clinical site meetings
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and provide input on clinical processes
• Coordinate clinic coverage and provide backup coverage
• Deliver team-based, patient-centered care and involve patients and families in decisions
• Use care team members and evidence-based practice resources appropriately
• When assigned to Heart Failure Clinic: order and interpret cardiac testing, prescribe and titrate therapy, monitor advanced therapies, and provide disease-management education
• When assigned to Electrophysiology Clinic: diagnose and manage arrhythmias, interpret monitoring and testing, assist with electrophysiology procedures, manage cardiac devices, review remote monitoring, and educate patients
• Collaborate with care team members and support staff
• Act as a clinical team leader for safety, training, and staff support as indicated
• Provide care appropriate to the assigned population and unit
• Perform other duties as assigned

• California Nurse Practitioner license and Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number
• California RN license
• BLS certification
• Nurse Practitioner certification by a national certification board
• Master's degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree; alternatively, qualifying pre-2003 or pre-2001 Medicare billing privileges with NP certification
• DEA registration
• Medical staff credentialing clearance from the Kaweah Health Medical Staff office before hire
• Bilingual ability preferred
• For Heart Failure Clinic assignment: cardiovascular assessment skills, device management, and ability to manage cardiomyopathy, hypertension, post-MI heart failure, and volume overload
• For Electrophysiology Clinic assignment: knowledge of arrhythmia management, ECG/EKG and cardiac monitoring interpretation, electrophysiology procedures, cardiac device management, and anticoagulation management

Demonstrates expertise in delivering patient-centered care as a Nurse Practitioner, with a strong focus on cardiovascular assessment, arrhythmia management, and effective collaboration within a healthcare team. Proficient in electronic medical record documentation and committed to continuous education and quality improvement initiatives.

• California Nurse Practitioner License
• Cardiovascular Assessment Skills
• Arrhythmia Management
• BLS Certification
• Nurse Practitioner Certification

• Diagnostic Testing
• Cardiac Monitoring Interpretation
• Electrophysiology Procedures
• Device Management
• Health History Documentation
• Patient Education
• Clinical Team Leadership
• Quality Improvement Initiatives
• Advanced Practice Services
• Medication Management

• Team Collaboration
• Patient-Centered Care
• Communication Skills
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Leadership

• California RN License
• Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number
• DEA Registration
• BLS Certification

• Heart Failure Clinic
• Electrophysiology Clinic
• Cardiomyopathy Management
• Hypertension Management
• Post-MI Heart Failure
• Volume Overload
• Anticoagulation Management

• Electronic Medical Record
• Evidence-Based Practice Resources