Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Needed FQHC Great Pay and Benefits Salinas, California

Job Type Full Time

Schedule - Days

Pay $120k - $145k

Patients Per Day 18 - 20

EMR System - EMDS

Work Setting Pediatric Outpatient

Job ID 60410

Job Description

A Salinas based client is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide care to children in a community health center. An ideal candidate is a versatile and collaborative NP who values providing equitable care to all populations. This role involves providing continuing, comprehensive wellness, preventative, and medical care to pediatrics.

Required Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program in Family Practice or Pediatrics
• Current California NP license
• Current DEA certificate
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury; Maintaining the patient record in a timely fashion
• Provide narrative summaries in EMR to communicate patient information to other health care providers
• Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients
• Advise patients concerning diet, activity, and disease prevention
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary

About Provider Healthcare

Provider Healthcare is a prominent healthcare recruitment firm that places highly qualified and skilled healthcare professionals in excellent employment opportunities across the country. Our diligent team of recruiters and client representatives specialize in permanent placement and locum tenens opportunities in all settings of medical practice such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, home health care, and government facilities. Provider Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Disability, and Protected Veteran employer and all applicants will be equally considered for hire.