Valley Children’s Healthcare·Modesto, California
The Nurse Practitioner functions in multiple roles including expert practitioner, consultant, educator, patient advocate, care coordinator, and researcher within a specialized area of practice, accountable for a defined patient population. Patient care is provided utilizing the medical model within the scope of licensure and applicable regulations.
The Nurse Practitioner is an Advanced Practice Practitioner who is accountable for a "defined" patient population.
Functions in the roles of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, patient advocate, care coordinator and researcher within a specialized area of practice.
Possesses and exhibits a high degree of knowledge, skill and competence in the provision of health care directly to the patient, family or community, or indirectly through guidance of care by other professional personnel.
Provision of patient care is conducted and performed utilizing the medical model within the scope of licensure and in accordance with applicable law, regulations, and in accordance with VCH policies.
Some positions will be responsible for being on call according to a predetermined schedule or as needed, pursuant to hospital needs.
Upon acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to providing patient care, candidate must submit Scope of Practice and all information for credentialing, to the Medical Staff office, Hospital Interdisciplinary Professional Practice Council.
• Shifts are Monday-Friday but flexible on schedule
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
$84.64 - $122.73
Workshift: Day (United States of America)
FTE %: 60
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
Daily Hours: 8
Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Nursing and be a graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program, along with a minimum of three years of related experience. Required certifications include BLS from AHA, California RN license, NP license, and National Nurse Practitioner Certification within six months of hire.
Market context
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