Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

POSITION TITLE

Family Nurse Practitioner

DEPARTMENT

Clinics

EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO

Clinic Medical Director/Clinic Manager

SUPERVISES

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Full-time Colusa Medical Center provides both inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency services, to the surrounding community bringing exceptional healthcare and service to our community. We are looking for a Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioners (NP, PA) to serve the primary care needs of our local rural community residents in Colusa, Williams, Arbuckle and nearby areas, California. Colusa Medical Center (CMC), is a hospital based system providing the following health services in

Colusa, California:

Hospital Emergency, Acute & Rehabilitative Care Rural Health Clinics providing Primary Family Practice and Specialty Care Come join our team of caring medical professionals. As we strive to provide primary care, disease management and prevention, and wellness education within the local community, we are dedicated to the following goals: To continually improve the quality of our health care by striving for the highest standards. To work together, as partners, within our community to increase health care services that are accessible and affordable. To maintain public trust through our commitment to long-term involvement in the well-being of our community. To share resources and expertise with our community. To actively teach and promote community and individual responsibility for disease prevention

Requirements Benefits:

Continuing education credits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Employee assistance program 401(k) Life insurance Malpractice insurance Paid time off Medical specialties: Primary Care Standard shift: Day shift Supplemental pay types: Bonus opportunities Weekly schedule: Monday to Friday Work setting: Outpatient

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Medical supervision is provided by designated physician.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

Minimum requirements: Current BLS required. ACLS certification preferred. Current NP or PA license in California (Required) Current DEA license

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES

In collaboration with supervising physician, duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Identify health status of patients by taking medical history, performing exam, and initiating and evaluating screening and diagnostic procedures. Provide services in accordance with Standard procedures. Determine which patient to refer to the physician for further diagnostics and treatment. Plan and assume responsibility with physician for ongoing health maintenance and clinical management of patients in stable phases of acute and chronic illnesses. Evaluate patient's emotional behavior, counsel, and instruct individuals and families regarding domestic and health related problems. Initiate orders for diagnostic laboratory tests and x-rays. Interpret and review results. Review medication refills. Assure that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred when required. Serve as clinical consultant to nursing and ancillary personnel. Coordinate work activities with families, community agencies, and other members of the health care team. Promote economies in service and lower patient costs whenever possible. Participate in development and annual review of policies and procedures. Participate in periodic medical records review. Perform other duties as assigned, Salary Description $80.00-$90.00