Urgent Care, APP- Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant- Urgent Care- Full-Time, Fairfield, CA

Job Description

At NorthBay Health the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for Urgent Care functions as a member of the multidisciplinary medical team. The APP is a health care professional with advanced education and training in the care of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.  The APP works under the direction of a licensed physician. The APP is also directed by standardized protocols and procedures and in collaboration with the supervising physician. 

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is classified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of California. 

The APP will work at our Fairfield Urgent Care Center 

At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey. Together, with your commitment to excellence, we will achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. 

Primary Job Responsibilities

Education: 

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). 
• Or Masters required. Graduate of an accredited nursing program including a Nurse Practitioner Program.

  Licensure/Credentials:  

• Current Physician Assistant licensure by the State of California Physician Assistant Examining Committee and Board Certified. 
• OR 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: 

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). 
• Experience as a Physician Assistant practicing in a related field, or completion of internship in primary care at NorthBay. 
• OR Two years 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: adult, adolescent, pediatric and geriatric.   
• Ability to use computer, MS Word, Outlook, telephone. Knowledge of Cerner preferred.

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. 

Standards of Performance:

• Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.

Physical Effort: 

• Attendance is an essential function of the job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform standing, periods of sitting, bending, computer keyboarding, lifting not greater than 50lbs.

Hours/Location of Work: 

• Variable based on business need.

Compensation: 

• Pay range: $82.00 MAX $106.00 per hour
• MAX rate is commensurate of 20+ years APP experience
• Offered rate will be based on years of APP experience