Advance Practice Provider (NP or PA) - Urgent Care

Job Title

Salary Range: $114,940.80 - $158,412.80

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.

Position Summary

Provide the full scope of primary care services which fall under his/her field of training. Including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventative care and health maintenance to patients under the oversight of an LVMC Physician. Expected to be familiar with the philosophy, goals and objectives of LVMC and work collaboratively to achieve them. They must be cognizant of, and comply with, all LVMC policies and procedures, and well as pertinent state and federal regulations.

Position Duties/Responsibility

• Obtain health history and perform physical examinations in the clinic setting.
• Provide accurate documentation of patient encounters including clinic visits, telephone encounters, other reports, notes or correspondence as required for coordinated patient care.
• Diagnose and direct counseling for each patient on a plan for treatment.
• Prescribe medication in accordance with California statue and professional practice guidelines.
• Perform minor surgical procedures.
• Arrange referral for patients requiring services not offered at LVMC.
• Review incoming reports (e.g. lab, x-ray, EKG) sign, date and follow-up in a timely manner.
• Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs in the LVMC service area.
• Comply with the LVMC Infection Control plan which includes personally utilizing universal precautions. Ensure compliance by support staff.
• Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical meetings.

Position Qualifications

• California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License
• AANP or NCCPA certification
• Insurability (malpractice)
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
• ACLS and PALS Certified
• LVMC Reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.

Lompoc Valley Medical Center