NURSE PRACTITIONER

Responsibilities Assumes ongoing responsibility for each patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery. Performs complete physical examinations, including interviewing patients to obtain complete medical histories as well as ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations. Diagnoses and treats both chronic and episodic disorders including complications of otherwise routine processes such as pregnancy or childhood development. Establishes and documents the health care plan and prognosis, maintaining records of each case that are detailed and complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. Initiates drug therapy, taking responsibility for other reactions as well as therapy when performed prior to consultation with a physician. Determines when the patient has recovered from the disorder and releases the patient. Selection Requirements OPTION I. A Bachelor's degree* in Nursing or a closely related health field** from an accredited*** college or university AND a Master's degree* or higher in nursing. OPTION II. An "accelerated" Master's degree* (in the absence of a Bachelor's degree) in nursing from an accredited*** college or university.**** Licenses and Certifications A license to practice as a Registered Nurse and a certificate to practice as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements. A current, active certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program. Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the application filing date. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job‑related essential functions. Related Fields for Option II Nursing Administration Nursing Education Health Science Healthcare Management Healthcare Education Healthcare Administration Public Health (for other than Public Health Nurses) Physical Requirements Physical Class II-Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. #J-18808-Ljbffr