Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant, Float (Riverside County)

ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Float, works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare (NHC) by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment.  This role will provide general medical care and treatment to patients under the direction of providers.  In addition, this role will assess training opportunities to promote team development. 

This position provides float coverage throughout South Riverside County (Temecula, Hemet, Menifee). Work locations may vary regularly and are subject to change at any time based on business needs. Neighborhood Healthcare will make every effort to keep assignments geographically aligned within one of our four primary regions and/or PACE regions. However, in rare instances due to operational needs or coverage demands, this position may be assigned to any Neighborhood Healthcare site. Advance notice will be provided whenever possible, though same-day or short-notice changes may occasionally occur.

****This position is eligible for float supplemental compensation of $15,000 per year.****

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The float position requires regular travel between assigned locations within the organization’s service area.
• Assigned site varies based on operational needs
• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines/instructions from providers and NHC practice protocols
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s

clinical problems and health care needs

• Records physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis based on patient’s

condition

• Discusses cases with providers and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plans
• Submits health care plans and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by providers
• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment to patients, such as physical therapy, inhalations therapy, or related therapeutic procedures
• Refers patients to providers for consultation or specialized health resources for treatment
• Keeps informed and promotes organizational activities and team goals aligned to the NHC mission and vision
• Identifies training needs and promotes developmental activities for the team
• Performs duties in accordance with the NP Supervisory Agreement
• Impacts patient experiences by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy
• Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes by working in coordination with care teams
• Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Nurse Practitioners:

  • Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required
  • California Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing license in good standing is required
  • Current CA DEA licensure is required and is to be maintained as a condition of employment
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
  • AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques.
  • Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement. 
  • Board Certification (ANCC/AANPCB) or board eligible with certification within 12 months of hire required

   

  Physician Assistants:

  • Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program required
  • California Physician Assistant License in good standing required
  • Current CA DEA licensure is required and is to be maintained as a condition of employment
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
  • AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques.
  • Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement. 
  • Board Certification (NCCPA) or board eligible with certification within 12 months of hire required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)