NURSE PRACTITIONER – CALIFORNIA

Permanent/Full Time
10 hour shifts

Job Description:
Patients are generally adult, pediatric and geriatric. Volume will vary from two to four per hour and is expected to be similar to other Family Practice clinics. Average daily census can be 20-25 per day per 10 hr shift. Must be able to function independently in providing general pre-placement exams, preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of episodic, short term, and stable chronic health problems. NP candidate must be able to order and perform such therapeutic measures as are appropriate for a family practice: for example, patient education, cleaning, repairing and dressing of minor wounds using suture, adhesive or stapling techniques, minor orthopedic splinting of injuries, simple foreign body removal, incision and drainage of abscesses, toenail removals, irrigations of ears and eyes, and Cobalt Blue light exam and staining of eyes for potential corneal abrasions. Order, and interpret diagnostic testing necessary to the medical evaluation. Orders and interprets blood counts, serum chemistry, serum function tests and EKGs. Performs minor sterile surgical procedures typically seen in outpatient setting. Orders radiological testing, etc.

Nurse Practitioner Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience
• Current active NP license

PLEASE SEND RESUME TO:
summer @ pn-rn. com

1-855-582-5500
www .pn-rn.com