Performs complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting & evaluating diagnostic tests & examinations. Assumes on-going responsibility for each patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery. Diagnoses & treats both chronic & episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes. Establishes & documents the health care plan & prognosis, maintaining records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. Initiates drug therapy, taking responsibility for such therapy when performed prior to consultation w/ a physician. Determines when the patient has recovered from the disorder & releases the patient.
Essential Functions:
- Performs complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting & evaluating diagnostic tests & examinations.
- Assumes on-going responsibility for each patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery.
- Diagnoses & treats both chronic & episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes.
- Establishes & documents the health care plan & prognosis, maintaining records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan.
- Initiates drug therapy, taking responsibility for such therapy when performed prior to consultation w/ a physician.
- Determines when the patient has recovered from the disorder & releases the patient.
Qualifications:
This is a repost of146264
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year experience unless specified by department
- Graduate of an accredited RN and NP Program
- Master's Degree* (* effective 5/23/07 for those not previously grandfathered in)
- Current California RN License
- Current California Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Maintain current national certification from approved organizations (American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties, or the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board)
- DEA Registration Number
- California Furnishing Number
- BCLS
- National Provider Identification Number (NPI) and be an approved Medicare provider.
- If department elects to hire a new grad NP, the California Furnishing Number and if applicable, the DEA Registration Number, must be obtained within 12 months of hire. In this case, the probationary period would also be extended from 6 to 12 months
- Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Program.
- Current California Physician Assistant License *National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) (*Must be obtained from NCCPA for initial licensure, need not be maintained).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Cardiac or Heart Failure Program experience.
Notes:
- RNP will travel to various locations (SDMC, Otay Mesa, and San Marcos).
- Start times will vary between 7:00am, 8:00am, or 9:00am
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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