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KurzSolutions

Family Nurse Practitioner

KurzSolutions, Long Beach, California, us, 90899


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About the Facility - Long Beach VAMC The VA Long Beach Healthcare System is one of the most diversified health care systems in the VA. Located along the Southern California coast, the facility provides comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and extended care programs. The medical center and its community clinics employ more then 2,200 full-time employees, and the VA long Beach is the health care provider of choice for more than 50,000 Veterans. Active in both research and education, they partner with universities and education centers across Southern California to train a new generation of health care leaders.

Facility Address: 5901 E 7 th St, Long Beach, CA 90822

RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

Provide a full range of outcome-based nursing practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated). Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidenced-based educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members. Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician. Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through formal and individual education and counseling. Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization. Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters. REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree in Nursing. Graduate from an academic program within the nursing specialty field of study that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing education (CCNE). Certified in the specialty required as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or recognized by the national nursing certification organization for the specialty area of practice as appropriate. Shall maintain certification in one of the following: AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers, or AHA Healthcare Provider Course. Shall have a minimum of 2 years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner in family practice, primary care or orthopedic care. Must have a current, full, active and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse.

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