Natividad Medical Group
Trauma Nurse Practitioner – Per Diem
Natividad Medical Group, Salinas, California, United States, 93911
Natividad is currently seeking Trauma Nurse Practitioner Per Diems
in our Trauma Services Department. The major role functions of this position include: performing examinations, diagnoses, treatment, rehabilitation and support services for patients.Specific Skills
THE IDEAL CANDIDATEWill have proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills & abilitiesWorking Knowledge of:
Principles, practices and procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.Scope of responsibilities applicable under incumbent's licensure; and provisions of the Nurse Practice Act.Quality assurance and infection control practices and procedures.Medications commonly used in clinical specialty including appropriate doses, indications, contraindications, side effects and adverse reactions.Laws and regulations relevant to professional practice as a Nurse Practitioner.Ethics and laws under which medicine is practiced and governed and roles and responsibilities of allied health professions.Skill and Ability to:
Provide health care services, which include taking a complete medical history and performing a physical examination, and other related clinical procedures.Identify and manage common patient health problems.Use common medical instruments.Develop and implement treatment plans for patients according to prescribed policies, protocols, and scope of licensure.Recognize social problems, which affect health and assist in securing adjustments.Write in order to prepare and maintain accurate medical records, medical reports, and case histories, to order laboratory procedures, etc.Communicate orally for the purpose of gathering information, explaining procedures or a variety of other matters to individuals with varying degrees of knowledge.Work effectively under pressure and in stressful situations.Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with patients and health care personnel.Responsible For
SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITIONAssesses the health of patients by taking a complete medical history, doing a physical examination, initiating screening and diagnostic procedures etc.; evaluates results of clinical findings and laboratory tests; reports any abnormalities to a physician.Identifies and manages in collaboration with a physician, patients' health problems and/or conditions and refers any that require immediate medical attention to the appropriate practicing physician; assumes on-going responsibility for follow-ups.Collaborates with physicians and other health professionals regarding health problems and conditions following established protocol relative to diagnosis and treatment of patients.Counsels parents or other family members regarding health maintenance in the area of trauma.Coordinates and facilitates referrals to other health or social agencies; maintains accurate records of assessments, follow-ups and evaluations.May supervise the work of subordinate health workers and participate in professional and administrative meetings.Serves as a clinical expert resource to staff and other hospital departments.Oversees and manages care to patients requiring extensive fluid and electrolyte management.Additional Requirements
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTNatividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven.Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.Job Nature
Full TimeEducational Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSLicensing requirements:
Possession of a valid and active
Registered Nurse AND an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner licensure issued by the State of California or ability to obtain a CA License prior to employment is required.
Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 2836.1,If the furnishing protocols include the delegated authority to furnish drugs and devices in the appropriate specialized area(s), incumbents must possess a "furnishing number" to furnish drugs and/or devices.If the furnishing protocols include the delegated authority to furnish specific controlled substances, incumbents must possess a valid DEA number and certificate.Trauma Nurse Practitioner's must obtain an Advance Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Certification within 6 months of hire and successfully complete the hospital credentialing process prior to start.Experience Requirements
Job Location
$86.40-$118.01/hr.How to Apply
Interested candidates can send their resumes to NMC-HR-Recruitment@natividad.com mentioning "Job Title" in the subject line.
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in our Trauma Services Department. The major role functions of this position include: performing examinations, diagnoses, treatment, rehabilitation and support services for patients.Specific Skills
THE IDEAL CANDIDATEWill have proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills & abilitiesWorking Knowledge of:
Principles, practices and procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.Scope of responsibilities applicable under incumbent's licensure; and provisions of the Nurse Practice Act.Quality assurance and infection control practices and procedures.Medications commonly used in clinical specialty including appropriate doses, indications, contraindications, side effects and adverse reactions.Laws and regulations relevant to professional practice as a Nurse Practitioner.Ethics and laws under which medicine is practiced and governed and roles and responsibilities of allied health professions.Skill and Ability to:
Provide health care services, which include taking a complete medical history and performing a physical examination, and other related clinical procedures.Identify and manage common patient health problems.Use common medical instruments.Develop and implement treatment plans for patients according to prescribed policies, protocols, and scope of licensure.Recognize social problems, which affect health and assist in securing adjustments.Write in order to prepare and maintain accurate medical records, medical reports, and case histories, to order laboratory procedures, etc.Communicate orally for the purpose of gathering information, explaining procedures or a variety of other matters to individuals with varying degrees of knowledge.Work effectively under pressure and in stressful situations.Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with patients and health care personnel.Responsible For
SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITIONAssesses the health of patients by taking a complete medical history, doing a physical examination, initiating screening and diagnostic procedures etc.; evaluates results of clinical findings and laboratory tests; reports any abnormalities to a physician.Identifies and manages in collaboration with a physician, patients' health problems and/or conditions and refers any that require immediate medical attention to the appropriate practicing physician; assumes on-going responsibility for follow-ups.Collaborates with physicians and other health professionals regarding health problems and conditions following established protocol relative to diagnosis and treatment of patients.Counsels parents or other family members regarding health maintenance in the area of trauma.Coordinates and facilitates referrals to other health or social agencies; maintains accurate records of assessments, follow-ups and evaluations.May supervise the work of subordinate health workers and participate in professional and administrative meetings.Serves as a clinical expert resource to staff and other hospital departments.Oversees and manages care to patients requiring extensive fluid and electrolyte management.Additional Requirements
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTNatividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven.Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.Job Nature
Full TimeEducational Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSLicensing requirements:
Possession of a valid and active
Registered Nurse AND an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner licensure issued by the State of California or ability to obtain a CA License prior to employment is required.
Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 2836.1,If the furnishing protocols include the delegated authority to furnish drugs and devices in the appropriate specialized area(s), incumbents must possess a "furnishing number" to furnish drugs and/or devices.If the furnishing protocols include the delegated authority to furnish specific controlled substances, incumbents must possess a valid DEA number and certificate.Trauma Nurse Practitioner's must obtain an Advance Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Certification within 6 months of hire and successfully complete the hospital credentialing process prior to start.Experience Requirements
Job Location
$86.40-$118.01/hr.How to Apply
Interested candidates can send their resumes to NMC-HR-Recruitment@natividad.com mentioning "Job Title" in the subject line.
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