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Nurse Practitioner Location: Quincy, CA Duration: Fulltime Shift Information: Day Shift Description: Nature and Scope As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP), you’ll be responsible for the assessment, medical case management, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and referral of clinic patients seen at the North Fork Office, Quincy Office or Indian Valley Office. The APP may be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant so they can plan patient care using skills specific to his/her individual training and experience and works under established protocols. Responsibilities Demonstrates knowledge and ability to gather data pertinent to patient plan of care / assessment. Performs appropriate patient intake related to compliant, medical, social and family history. Utilizes patient chart, hospital chart or emergency room records to gather data when needed. Performs medication reconciliation and gathers information on adverse drug reactions, allergies and idiosyncratic reactions. Performs appropriate physical assessments. Has ability to complete thorough physical exam on male and female patients commensurate with licensure and to understand normal variations. Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory reports, x-ray reports and has ability to interpret their effect and influence upon patient care management. Promotes health by considering preventative health measures Minimum Qualifications: Required and/or Preferred Education: Must be a graduate of a nurse practitioner program that meets the standards of the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) in California or a graduate from a physician assistant program that meets the standards of the Physician Assistant Committee of the Medical Board of California. Must be licensed in California. Current CPR card. Experience: Graduation from a nurse practitioner program which meets the standards of the California BRN or physician assistant program that meets the standards of the Physician Assistant Committee of the medical Board of California and completion of training consistent with the procedures to be performed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal skills with patients required. Must have knowledge of alphabetical filling system. Must have sufficient knowledge of verbal and English comprehension and expression to communicate clearly with callers, visitors and staff. Must demonstrate responsibility for keeping credentials current and for updating their knowledge. Must demonstrate reliable and punctual attendance. Must have a friendly and helpful disposition toward visitors and staff. Specialty: Advanced Practice Sub Specialty(s): Nurse Practitioner Minimum Years of Experience: 1