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Job Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner is an Advanced Practice Practitioner who is accountable for a "defined" patient population. Functions in the roles of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, patient advocate, care coordinator and researcher within a specialized area of practice. Possesses and exhibits a high degree of knowledge, skill and competence in the provision of health care directly to the patient, family or community, or indirectly through guidance of care by other professional personnel. Provision of patient care is conducted and performed utilizing the medical model within the scope of licensure and in accordance with applicable law, regulations, and in accordance with VCH policies. Some positions will be responsible for being on call according to a predetermined schedule or as needed, pursuant to hospital needs. Upon acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to providing patient care, candidate must submit Scope of Practice and all information for credentialing, to the Medical Staff office, Hospital Interdisciplinary Professional Practice Council.Qualifications:
Position Details
Shifts are Monday-Friday but flexible on schedule
Education
Masters Degree Nursing (required) And
Program Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program (required)
Licenses and Certifications
BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)
RN - Registered Nurse License - CA-BRN - California Board of Registered Nursing (required)
NP - Nurse Practitioner License - CA-BRN - California Board of Registered Nursing Must successfully complete the credentialing process through the Medical Staff office via CIDP for the appropriate scope of practice, written standardization protocols, and furnishing privelages. (required)
NP-C - Nurse Practitioner National Certification - NCC - National Certification Corporation National certification from an accredited certifying board. within six (6) months of hire or transfer into position (required)
Work Experience
Minimum three (3) years Related experience (required)
Skills and Abilities
Bilingual Skills Preferred
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation Range:
$68.90 - $111.00Workshift:
Day (United States of America)Position Exempt:
YesFTE %:
60Scheduled Weekly Hours:
24Daily Hours:
8Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org
Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
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