Nurse Practitioner, Spine, (Larkspur), Full-Time, Days

Assessment

• Elicits and documents a complete health history. Performs and documents a complete physical examination. Order appropriate diagnostic tests. Assesses patient’s perception of their health status, personal strengths, support systems, and patient problems that include psycho-social, physical, environmental, economic, and cultural factors. Identifies patients and families at risk for specific healthcare problems.
• Diagnosis and
• Planning: Formulates diagnoses based on health history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. Formulates and documents health care plans with patients and their families, including treatment, health maintenance education, and counseling. Establishes, reviews, and documents short and long-term goals in collaboration with each patient. Plans comprehensive patient care with other health care providers Implementation Demonstrates ability to provide appropriate care based on needs of a specific individual, including that individual’s age. Institutes treatment plans based on assessments and interpretations of diagnostic tests and physical findings. Counsels patients according to their individual motivation and compliance. Provides telephone advice and triage of acute and unscheduled patients. Documents all pertinent data and interventions in the patient’s records. Provides refills for routine medications. Institutes appropriate action when reviewing abnormal lab data and diagnostic tests. Consults with other providers, as indicated. Evaluation Evaluates the patient’s understanding of and compliance with health care plan by regular follow-up and reassessment. Re-evaluates short and long-term goals with patients and participating health professionals.

Education

• Patient and Family Identifies the learning needs of the patients and family members. Assesses the patient’s readiness to learn. Provides individualized health education. Develops teaching goals and objectives that meet the patient’s and family health care needs. Staff Functions as a clinical resource person.
• Continuity/Coordination: Functions as the health care provider for a specified group of patients. Coordinates patient care activities and health care planning among multiple providers, patients, and their families. Communicates and consults with family, staff and unit personnel prior to and during the patient’s hospitalization. May also participate in discharge planning when appropriate. Promotes ongoing communication with community agencies to facilitate continuity of patient care.

Advocacy

• Promotes the participation of patients and families in planning their care. Assists patients in obtaining information necessary to make an informed decision and supports patients in decision-making. Informs patients of the Patient Bill of Rights. Provides referrals to community resources when appropriate. Qualifications –
• Nurse
• Practitioner:
• Education: BSN required; MSN preferred Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner program
• License/Certifications: Current Registered Nurse, as defined by the California Board of Registered Nursing and successful completion from a college or university-based Nurse Practitioner program Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in state of CA Current Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License and verification of experience to furnish (if applicable) Must hold current national board certification by first day of work and maintain Must hold an active and transferable DEA license to California as required by the clinical specialty Must be eligible for payer enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid
• BLS
• Certification (American
• Heart
• Association) required
• Experience: 2 years of experience in advanced practice or special preferred 2 years in specialty area highly desired Prior experience in a medical office environment preferred
• Accommodation: Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org. C.A.R.E.S.

Standards

• MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.
• Health &
• Immunizations: To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Compensation

• The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.
• Equal
• Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws. A Career With MarinHealth is CLOSER Than You Think Join the MarinHealth team with a rewarding job at either our Medical Center or in our Medical Network. We are Equal Opportunity Employers, and we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities are available as part of the application step. If an accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or email TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org to initiate the process.

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