Physician's Asst./Nurse Prac. - Urgent Care (Exempt Part-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Urgent Care

SHIFT: 8 Hour Shifts (Exempt - 3 days/week)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day management of patients in the outpatient Urgent Care setting. The Provider manages the health of patients by providing evaluation and management of acute and chronic illnesses/conditions. Assists in the development of and participation in health care services related to an Industrial Medicine/Work Comp program. The Provider is responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services and shall work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.

• Provide quality patient care to patients through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Enhance the quality of patient management and satisfaction through support and collaboration with various internal and external programs/organizations.
• All other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) REQUIRED:

• Current California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License
• DEA Furnishing License
• BLS Certification within 3 months of hire
• DOT Certification within 3 months of hire
• BAT Certification within 3 months of hire

Education Preferred:

• ACLS Preferred
• PALS Preferred
• Limited Rad Tech Certification

Minimum Experience REQUIRED:

• Must be credentialed through Medical Staff for privileges to see patients within their scope of practice

Experience Preferred:

• One-year experience working in an outpatient clinic
• Knowledge of EMR system or ability to learn and use the BVCHD/BBUC Electronic Medical Record system

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to use communication skills to enhance learning through motivation, associations and repetition
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other members of the health care team
• Must be able to withstand stressful situations
• Critical thinking skills
• Bilingual preferred

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Is An Equal Opportunity Employer