Cypress Healthcare Partners·Monterey, California
Provide primary and urgent care to a diverse patient population, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, and chronic illness management. Collaborate with physicians to develop treatment plans and maintain high standards of patient safety and documentation.
Nurse Practitioner responsible for providing primary and urgent care to a diverse patient population, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education, and counseling. Works under the supervision of a physician following established guidelines and protocols and within the established scope of practice.
Key responsibilities and duties
Demonstrates the ability to perform physical exams on all patients, neonate through the geriatric population.
Obtains and documents the patient's medical history. Identifies health risk factors.
Demonstrates the ability to diagnose and treat common acute illnesses.
Demonstrates the ability to diagnose and treat chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, i.e., laboratory work, x-rays, EKG.
Provides well childcare; women's healthcare, prenatal care, family planning.
Demonstrates the ability to prescribe medications (see individual state laws) and non-pharmacological therapies based on the patient's diagnoses, health history, and age.
Encourages positive health behaviors for the maintenance of health and the prevention of disease. This is done through education and counseling.
Always applies standardized care guidelines in clinical practice.
Provides patient and/or family with health education, counseling and referrals to other healthcare professionals and community resources when appropriate.
Assesses and documents patient and/or family psychosocial issues.
Treats patients and families with respect and dignity. Maintains high patient satisfaction scores.
Collaborates with physicians and other members of the health team to plan optimal care for the patient.
Works with the patient and family to formulate a patient treatment and education plan.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Provides follow-up care, determines the effectiveness of the treatment plan, reassesses and changes the plan as needed.
Documentation meets all standards and policies. Documentation includes all findings, interventions, and results. Appropriately codes E&M at appropriate levels, without over or under coding. Completes and signs all documentation timely, usually at point of service, but no later than the end of the shift.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Functions as a patient advocate.
Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Stays current with medical advancements, new technology, new drugs through continuing education classes, society meetings, professional journals etc.
Attends all departmental, organizational, and medical staff committee meetings as appropriate.
Meets the organization’s requirements for participation in government and private payer incentive programs, such as PQRS and Meaningful Use.
Completes patient charts following appropriate documentation guidelines in a timely manner.
Assists with the development and implementation of specific policies and procedures.
County guidelines require the flu vaccination or individual is required to wear a mask during cold/flu season.
Proof of identity and legal authority to work in the U.S. is a condition of employment.
Location: On-site, Monterey Clinic, Monterey, CA
Schedule varies and includes some weekends.
Requires a Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and current California RN and NP licenses. Candidates must hold National Nurse Practitioner Certification, BLS certification, and an active DEA registration.
Market context
California nurse practitioner openings are typically strongest in settings that need advanced primary or specialty care coverage and can be competitive because employers look for fully licensed candidates who can start with minimal onboarding. For this role, the key requirements include a current California RN license, California NP license with Furnishing Number, DEA registration, BLS certification, and national NP certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure and certification details before applying.