Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (Part Time, Days)

At NorthBay Health the Nurse Practitioner provides routine direct care to primary care clinic patients. Direct care duties include but are not limited to recheck and same day appointments. Performs physical examinations; performs or orders diagnostic tests; performs procedures and treatments; establishes diagnosis; prescribes medications; instructs patients and family members about medical conditions and treatment. Provides continuity for patient care with assigned physician practices. The Nurse Practitioner works in a collaborative/team model of care delivery to help maintain access to primary care and improve overall patient satisfaction.

Education : Master’s required. Graduate of an accredited nursing program including a Nurse Practitioner Program.

Licensure/Certifications: 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: Six years or more experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a Primary or Specialty care setting. Prior mentor or leadership experience preferred.

Skills: Demonstrates ability to evaluate patient’s 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 : Pediatric, Adult, Young Adult, and Geriatric. Demonstrates clear credentials check through the AHP process. Demonstrates ability to clearly set behavioral limits. Demonstrates ability to mentor others.

Interpersonal Skills: The NorthBay Way is a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Healthcare. The NorthBay Way principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence. Works with others respectfully and openly to achieve shared goals.

Communication Skills: Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Acts as advocate when representing colleagues and uses appropriate methods to clearly convey information to others in an engaging way.

Physical Effort: 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.

Hours of Work: Variable based on business need.

Compensation: Hourly salary range MIN $83.11 - MAX $101.03 (Offered rate based on years of experience)