Advanced Practice Professional - Primary Care

At NorthBay Health, the Nurse Practitioner provides routine direct care to clinic patients. This includes but is not limited to recheck and appointments.  Performs physical examinations; performs or orders diagnostic tests; performs procedures and treatments; establishes diagnosis; prescribes medications; instructs patients and family members about medical conditions and treatment.  Provides continuity for patients with assigned physician practices.

Qualifications :

Education : Masters required. Graduate of an accredited nursing program including a Nurse Practitioner Program.

Licensure / Certifications :  Current California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and Board Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Current AHA or equivalent certification in CPR.  Maintains a current DEA license for schedule 2 drugs and above.  Maintains a current Furnishing Number for medications.

Experience :   Two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner OR four years of clinical experience as a Nurse, OR completion of internship at NorthBay Health. One year of experience in related field and ambulatory care preferred.

Skills :   Demonstrates ability to evaluate patients physical and emotional status. Demonstrates ability to provide patient care based on age-related needs. Demonstrates current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups :   Pediatric, Adult, Young Adult, and Geriatric.  Demonstrates clear credentials check through the AHP process. Demonstrates ability to clearly set behavioral limits.

Interpersonal Skills :    Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture / Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence.

Compensation :  $89.00 to $109.00 based on years of experience in and doing the duties of the role.