Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Urology - Modesto, CA

Join Central Valley Doctors Health System and make a difference! Our thriving Urology practice is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Inpatient/Outpatient setting with consistent M-F schedule and no after hour call. All levels of experience welcome!

Essential Job Responsibilities

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• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
• 2.
• Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
• 3.
• Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• 4.
• Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination.
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• Diagnoses, treats and plans appropriate health care for clients as appropriate for specialty; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required.
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• Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.
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• Fulfill all duties assigned by physician 8.
• Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment 9.
• Participates in patient review conferences and staffing 10.
• Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities 11.
• Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management.
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• Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.
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• Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
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• Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff.
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• Orders medications.
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• Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing: Master's degree in nursing; completion of a state acceptable Nurse Practitioner's program

Certification

Advanced Nurse Practitioner license to practice in the state. CPR Certified. DEA registration with state.