Senior Nurse Practitioner

Senior Nurse Practitioner Opportunity

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

The position 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.

Typical tasks include securing a comprehensive patient health history and performing physical examinations; recognizing and evaluating medical problems that call for immediate attention by, or referral to a physician or clinic provider; performing, or may order performed for the patient, laboratory and diagnostic procedures; assisting the primary care physician in providing services to patients requiring continuing care, including the review of treatment and therapy plans; performing routine therapeutic procedures; developing diagnosis, recording, and presenting pertinent data to the collaborating physician, as needed and appropriate; collaborating with the attending primary care physician in ordering drugs and supplies, and maintaining patient records and equipment; conducting the referral of patients to the appropriate health facility or other community resource; instructing and counseling patients in matters pertaining to their physical and mental health; defining and treating mild psychiatric disorders and referring other cases to psychologists, psychiatrists, or other mental health workers for further evaluation; observing and recording patient progress, updating and summarizing charts; screening daily, on a rotational basis, clinical laboratory reports for emergent abnormalities; performing some specialized tasks based upon training and skills; and collaborating 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.

Minimum qualifications include knowledge of 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. Skills/abilities include diagnosing, treating and referring patients with abnormal health conditions, preparing clear, concise, written reports to explain diagnosis, patient history and follow up, practicing basic diagnostic procedures, as a medical examiner, under supervision, using medical instruments such as thermometers, stethoscopes and blood pressure devices, understanding technical medical and occupational terminology, evaluating medical findings and making suitable recommendations, and communicating clearly, counseling, and explaining diagnosis to patients and others. Education/experience requirements include being certified as a Nurse Practitioner or eligible for certification as a Nurse Practitioner and two (2) years of experience. Desirable qualifications include one (1) year of clinical experience in Women's Health or Family Medicine.