Per Diem APC (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) - Pediatrics

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Subject Line: APC - PEDIATRICS - PER DIEM - SCMC NORTH COUNTY

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ADVANCED PRACTICE CLINICIAN (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - PEDIATRICS - PER DIEM - SCMC NORTH COUNTY

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Description

The Advanced Practice Clinician ("APC") is a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who works closely with and is supervised by the physicians in the Care Team. APCs are expected to have the highest standards for clinical capability, professional education, quality improvement and overall patient care. The position requires a current California License, NP Furnishing Number (for NPs), Board Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, and DEA certificate.

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses patients with numerous complaints independently, in collaboration with the supervising physician.
• Assists in acute and chronic care management of patients.
• Performs history and physical assessments.
• Performs minor procedures is desirable.
• Orders and manages laboratory and radiographic findings.
• Writes medication orders on patients and prescribes medications.
• Provides education to all patients.
• Participates in conferences and related continuing education.
• Assists in the establishment and accomplishment of departmental goals and objectives.

Attributes

• Comfortable with use of an electronic medical record, given adequate training.
• Objective judgment.
• Committed to highest clinical standards.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Respected by colleagues and ancillary staff.
• Supportive of the Medical Group’s mission and goals.

Location
Carlsbad/Oceanside, California, United States (San Diego North County)

Specialty

Pediatrics

Site
Scripps Coastal Medical Center - Carlsbad/Oceanside

Position Type
Casual - Per Diem

Pay: $71.73 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Outpatient Pediatrics (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Medical License (Required)
• Board Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person