Nurse Practitioner - PN Float OB GYN - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days

$94.86 - $142.30 / hour

Job Description:

Nurse Practitioner - provides medical evaluation and treatment of John Muir Health patients in collaboration with and under the direction of the Supervising Physician. The NP performs duties according to standardized procedures which have been developed collaboratively by John Muir Medical Center administration, medical staff, nursing, Supervising Physician, and other Advanced Practice Providers and approved by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Board. The NP possesses preparation and skills in physical diagnosis, psycho-social assessment, and management of health and illness needs. The NP assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients, provides information to patients on health maintenance and disease prevention, and counseling. The NP provides healthcare in a collegial relationship with physicians and surgeons to patients in a variety of settings. The NP performs required medical record documentation, patient messaging, and other required documentation. The NP does not perform invasive procedures or assist in surgery in the operating room.

Education:

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nurse Practitioner Program (MSN or DNP) - Required

Experience:

2 years Healthcare – Experience in specialty - Preferred

Certifications/Licensures:

RN Registered Nursing - California Board of Nursing - Required and
NP Registered Nurse Practitioner - CA Board of Registered Nursing - Required and
NP-F Registered Nurse Practitioner Furnishing - CA Board of Registered Nursing - Required and
FNP Family Nurse Practitioner - ANCC American Nurses Credentialing Center - Required or
Related NP clinical license or certification through ANCC or
NP Nurse Practitioner - AANP American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – Required
DEA Drug Enforcement Agency - US Dept of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration - Required
BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association – Required
ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association – OR – ATLS Advanced Trauma Life Support – American College of Surgeons - Preferred depending upon Surgical Specialty NP/RNFA Requirements group Common requirements group

This position will float to all OBGYN locations:

3 Altarinda Rd. #200 Orinda

3100 San Pablo Rd. #430 Berkeley

12677 Alcosta Rd. #220 San Ramon

2675 Pleasant Hill Rd. Pleasant Hill

Work Shift:

08.0 - 08:00 - 17:00 No Waive (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$94.86 - $142.30

Hourly

Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure.

Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.

Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word ‘exempt’ on it.

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