Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient

Job Overview Palm Health Resources is hiring experienced Nurse Practitioners who specialize in Inpatient Specialty. Responsibilities Provide direct patient care and support to multidisciplinary health teams within the scope of practice of an NP. Serve as a clinical area expert for patient care, education, collaboration, and consultation activities. Assume responsibility for professional development and program maintenance. Contribute to the department budget through cost‑effective use of time and supplies. Demonstrate commitment to system values through customer focus and continuous process improvement. Maintain compliance with the Code of Conduct and report suspected violations. Assess patient health status by obtaining history, performing a physical exam, and ordering diagnostic tests. Make accurate diagnoses using critical thinking, synthesizing data, and formulating differential diagnoses. Develop and implement effective treatment plans, selecting appropriate pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic interventions, and providing patient education. Evaluate patient status on follow‑up and modify treatment plans as needed. Document all patient care in accordance with hospital and clinic policies. Participate in quality improvement and assurance activities and in provider and support‑staff meetings. Use hospital and clinic resources efficiently to meet budget goals. Meet OPPE and FPPE criteria per Medical Staff Bylaws and abide by NP standardized procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited nursing school. Licensure/Certification: Active and unrestricted CA licensure as RN and NP; Nurse Practitioner Furnishing (NPF) license number; current board certification or board eligible (ACGNP, FNP); DEA certificate to dispense controlled substances (II–V); National Provider Identifier (NPI); current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); CURES registration under the California Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). Experience: Experience as a nurse practitioner providing care in an acute or ambulatory setting in General Surgery or Palliative Care. Benefits Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, matching 403B, life, disability, relocation assistance, and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr