Nurse Practitoner
Overview
Dignity Health’s Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC) is a non-profit Community clinic organization comprised of more than 40 health centers located primarily from Ventura to Templeton spanning the coast. Our experienced physicians and advanced practice providers offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services. PHC is a part of Dignity Health Central Coast’s award-winning network of outstanding hospitals imaging centers laboratories and post-acute services.
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Responsibilities
Job Summary:
In keeping with the Pacific Central Coast Health Center's philosophy the Family Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing direct patient clinical care in an ambulatory setting and provides health maintenance exams with appropriate patient education for all age groups including well child exams adolescent exams and sports physicals and adult physicals including pap and pelvic exam.
Expeience:
Knowledge of nurse practitioner principles and techniques. Knowledge of methods ensuring safe working environment for patient family and staff including using appropriate personal protection equipment. Demonstrated ability in the provision of care within field boundaries.
Skill in applying and modifying the principles methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care. Skill in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient information.
Ability to assess a situation consider alternatives and choose an appropriate course of action. Graduate of an accredited schools of nursing.
Education:
Master's degree in nursing. Nurse practitioner certification from an accredited association. Must be able to meet credentialing requirements.
Special Skills:
Communications Candidates must possess the following abilities: to express oneself effectively both orally and in writing; actively listen to others for understanding of their needs and situations; speak and write English clearly; read and understand correspondence memoranda and directives and effectively represent the organization department and its operations to management and the public. Decision Making This position requires that the candidate is able to act in a decisive manner using good judgment; manage diverse functions; assess problems and situations and anticipate needs and evaluate alternatives.
Professional Attitude It is expected that the candidate will hold the following professional attributes: dependability: maturity in relationships with others; self-confidence; willingness to take initiative: commitment to the organization; and represent the organization to other agencies staff and the public with a courteous helpful accurate and business-like attitude in all telephone email and in personal contact.
Licensure:
Licensed by the State of California Board of Registered Nurse National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner Basic Life Support.
Qualifications
Knowledge of nurse practitioner principles and techniques. Knowledge of methods ensuring safe working environment for patient family and staff including using appropriate personal protection equipment. Demonstrated ability in the provision of care within field boundaries. Skill in applying and modifying the principles methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care. Skill in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient information. Ability to assess a situation consider alternatives and choose an appropriate course of action. Communications Candidates must possess the following abilities: to express oneself effectively both orally and in writing; actively listen to others for understanding of their needs and situations; speak and write English clearly; read and understand correspondence memoranda and directives and effectively represent the organization department and its operations to management and the public. Decision Making This position requires that the candidate is able to act in a decisive manner using good judgment; manage diverse functions; assess problems and situations and anticipate needs and evaluate alternatives. Professional Attitude It is expected that the candidate will hold the following professional attributes: dependability: maturity in relationships with others; self-confidence; willingness to take initiative: commitment to the organization; and represent the organization to other agencies staff and the public with a courteous helpful accurate and business-like attitude in all telephone email and in personal contact. Licensed by the State of California Board of Registered Nurse National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner DEA License Basic Life SupportAverage salary estimate
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Join Dignity Health's Pacific Central Coast Health Centers in Santa Maria as a Family Nurse Practitioner! Here at our nonprofit organization, we are committed to providing exceptional primary and specialty care services across more than 40 health centers. As a valued member of our team, you'll engage with patients of all ages, conducting health maintenance exams and providing crucial patient education. Your role will involve well-child exams, adolescent exams, sports physicals, and adult physicals, including pap and pelvic examinations. We're looking for candidates with a Master's degree in nursing, a Nurse Practitioner certification, and a passion for helping others. At our health centers, you will utilize your skills in taking medical histories, interpreting findings, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for patients and staff alike. Communication is key here, so your ability to express yourself clearly and listen actively will be essential in addressing the needs of patients. You will also be expected to exercise excellent judgment while managing diverse patient situations, working collaboratively with a dedicated team. If you’re dependable, confident, and possess a professional attitude, we want to hear from you. Come and be a part of our mission to provide quality healthcare to our community in a respectful and efficient manner. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of others with Dignity Health.
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