Physician Extender (NP)
Apply NowCompany: Cape Fox Shared Services
Location: Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
Description:
Job Description
Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner will provide services to service members in an outpatient setting to support the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, CA.
The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Employee may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Core Duties:
0 - 10%
Salary Grade
Job Requirements
Education and/or Experience
Degree:
Master's degree in nursing.
Graduate from an academic program, within the nursing specialty field of study that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Certification / Licensure:
Certified in the specialty as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the recognized national nursing certification organization for the specialty area of practice as appropriate (for example, National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, American Nurses Association, National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Specialties).
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse.
Must possess and maintain a BLS (Basic of Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Experience:
One year of full-time experience within the last three years as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in a Level III or higher Emergency Department.
Qualifications and Requirements
This position is subject to credentialing.
Must be a US Citizen and have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
Category
Healthcare
Location
Camp Pendleton, CA - Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 US (Primary)
Education
Master's Degree
Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner will provide services to service members in an outpatient setting to support the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, CA.
The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Employee may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Core Duties:
- Provide a full range of outcome-based nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated).
- Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidenced-based educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members.
- Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician.
- Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.
- Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
- Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters.
- Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety.
0 - 10%
Salary Grade
Job Requirements
Education and/or Experience
Degree:
Master's degree in nursing.
Graduate from an academic program, within the nursing specialty field of study that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Certification / Licensure:
Certified in the specialty as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the recognized national nursing certification organization for the specialty area of practice as appropriate (for example, National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, American Nurses Association, National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Specialties).
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse.
Must possess and maintain a BLS (Basic of Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Experience:
One year of full-time experience within the last three years as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in a Level III or higher Emergency Department.
Qualifications and Requirements
This position is subject to credentialing.
Must be a US Citizen and have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
Category
Healthcare
Location
Camp Pendleton, CA - Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 US (Primary)
Education
Master's Degree