Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac jobs in Chico, CA

Nature and Scope

The advanced practice provider may be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.  The advanced practice provider is responsible for the assessment, medical case management, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and referral of clinic patients seen at the North Fork Office, Quincy Office or Indian Valley Office. The advanced practice provider plans patient care using skills specific to his/her individual training and experience and works under established protocols.

Location

We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.

Compensation

Compensation Philosophy: We have 13 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate staff for 30 years of relevant experience. 

Compensation range: $61.97 - $88.35 / hour

Job Status / Shift Information

Part-time and weekdays

Qualifications

Education

Must be a graduate of a nurse practitioner program that meets the standards of the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) in California or a graduate from a physician assistant program that meets the standards of the Physician Assistant Committee of the Medical Board of California.  Must be licensed in California.  Current CPR card

Experience

Graduation from a nurse practitioner program which meets the standards of the California BRN or physician assistant program that meets the standards of the Physician Assistant Committee of the medical Board of California and completion of training consistent with the procedures to be performed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills with patients required. Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients and community members.

Other Requirements

Must demonstrate responsibility for keeping credentials current and for updating his/her knowledge.  Must demonstrate reliable and punctual attendance.  Must have a friendly and helpful disposition toward visitors and staff.

Must meet physical requirements as stated on job description addendum

Responsibilities

• Practitioners are expected to provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease and care at the end of life.
• Practitioners are expected to demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, and social sciences, and the application of their knowledge to patient care and the education of others.
• Practitioners are expected to be able to use scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate and improve patient care practices.
• Practitioners are expected to demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that enable them to establish and maintain professional relationships with patient, families, and other members of health care teams.
• Practitioners are expected to demonstrate behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, an understanding and sensitivity to diversity* and a responsible attitude toward their patients, their profession and society.  *The Joint Commission considers diversity to include race, culture, gender, religion, ethnic background, sexual preference, language, mental capacity and physical disability. (p. MS-16)

Benefits / Perks

• Inclusive and connected work environment
• Discounted memberships with Sierra Saver/ Flight Care
• Reduced-cost-personal cell phones
• Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay

Why Plumas District Hospital

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!

Contact Information

Recruiter Name: Nicholas Clawson

Department Phone: 530-283-7169

Department Email: nclawson@pdh.org

Department Location: 1065 Bucks Lake Road Quincy, California 95971