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Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted advanced practice roles in Rancho Mirage, California rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about level with the Rancho Mirage, California median for advanced practice roles.
Provides direct patient care and support to a multidisciplinary health team by assessing, diagnosing, and developing comprehensive treatment plans. Ensures high-quality, evidence-based outcomes while maintaining meticulous documentation and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
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Hours: 40
Salary Range
$73.63 - $111.85 Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 12 Hour employee Department: Hospitalists Program Job Objective: Provides direct patient care and support to multidisciplinary health team working within the scope of practice of a Nurse Practitioner (NP). Serves as a clinical expert through patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and consultation, while maintaining program excellence and professional growth. Responsible for developing comprehensive care plans, coordinating patient care, delivering ongoing treatment while fostering a strong patient-provider relationship. Committed to cost-effective care management, optimizing resource utilization, and enhancing patient experiences through continuous process improvement. Provides direct patient care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based outcomes.
Job Description
Education: Required: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited school of nursing
Licensure/Certification
Required: Active and unrestricted CA licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP); Nurse Practitioner Furnishing (NPF) license number from the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN); Current board certification as NP by a nationally accredited organization in a population foci; Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate to dispense controlled substances (II-V); National Provider Identifier (NPI); Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from AHA required upon hire and Adult Acute Care or Adult Gerontological Acute Care board certification required by December 31, 2028 if assigned to
Inpatient
Clinical
Care in the following departments: Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic (CC7550) General Surgery Clinic (Salta) (CC7434) GYN Oncology Surgery (CC7657) Hospitalists Program (CC8714) Inpatient Specialty Programs (CC7055) Stroke Service (CC7050) Trauma ACS/APPs (CC7016) Vascular Clinic (CC7563) Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) from American College of Surgeons; current employees must obtain
ATLS by
July 1, 2027: Inpatient Specialty Programs (CC7055) Trauma ACS/APPs (CC7016) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from
AHA required upon hire if assigned to the following departments: Inpatient Specialty Programs (CC7055) Stroke Service (CC7050) Trauma ACS/APPs (CC7016) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification required if assigned to the following departments: Behavioral Health Rancho Mirage (CC7336) Behavioral Health Rimrock (CC7338) Experience:
Requirements
Requires a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and active California licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. Candidates must hold current board certifications and relevant life support certifications such as BLS and ACLS.
postgraduate degree
Documentation
Diagnosis
Treatment planning
Critical thinking
Patient education
Electronic medical records
Regulatory compliance
Evidence-based practice
Quality improvement
Patient assessment
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Acute care
Patient management
Clinical reasoning
Pharmacologic interventions
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$74 - $112/hr
Location
Rancho Mirage, California
Posted
Aug 17, 2026
Application
Employer website
Preferred: Experience as a NP providing care in an acute or ambulatory setting in assigned area of specialty; minimum one (1) year of experience with acute stroke and other neurovascular emergencies if assigned to Inpatient Specialty Programs (CC7055); minimum one (1) year of experience with general surgery/trauma if assigned to
Abilities: Ability to autonomously assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients across the lifespan, Ability to be flexible in response to unexpected change in work volume, Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide care and facilitate transition throughout continuum of care, Ability to establish good working relationships and work in a professional manner with patients, physicians, and co-workers, Ability to function in a high volume environment, analyze situations quickly and accurately, and take appropriate action, Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality, Ability to problem solve independently, Ability to provide an excellent customer service experience for patients, Ability to use a computerized medical records system and other software required to perform and document patient care and communicate within the organization, Ability to work independently and exercises a high degree of initiative, judgment and discretion, Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, Strong understanding of evidence-based practice, medical guidelines, and state and federal healthcare regulations, Written and verbal communication skills Essential Responsibilities 1. Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations. 2.
Evidence-Based
Patient
Management: Utilizes the medical model to assess, diagnose, and manage patient care, integrating best practices and clinical guidelines to ensure optimal health outcomes. 3.
Comprehensive
Health
Assessment: Conducts thorough patient evaluations by obtaining detailed medical histories, performing age-appropriate physical examinations, and ordering or interpreting diagnostic tests to guide clinical decision-making. 4.
Clinical
Reasoning &
Diagnosis: Applies critical thinking to synthesize and analyze clinical data, formulating accurate differential diagnoses while integrating patient history, physical findings, and diagnostic results. 5.
Personalized
Treatment
Planning: Develops and implements individualized, evidence-based treatment plans incorporating pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, patient education, and interdisciplinary referrals as needed. 6.
Ongoing
Patient
Evaluation: Monitors patient progress through follow-up assessments, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to ensure therapeutic effectiveness and alignment with patient-centered goals. 7.
Scope of
Practice &
Collaboration: Provides care in alignment with the Nursing Practice Act, scope of service, and hospital policies, consulting with physicians and specialists as needed for comprehensive patient management. 8.
Accurate &
Timely
Documentation: Ensures meticulous documentation of all patient encounters, assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with hospital and clinic policies to maintain compliance and continuity of care. 9.
Quality
Improvement &
Professional
Engagement: Actively participates in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives, contributing to hospital and clinic efforts to enhance patient safety, care efficiency, and clinical outcomes. 10.
Resource
Optimization &
Cost-Effectiveness: Demonstrates responsible utilization of healthcare resources, aligning clinical practice with internal and external benchmarking, service line metrics and institutional budgetary goals while maintaining high-quality care standards. 11.
Regulatory &
Professional
Compliance: Meets Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) and Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE) standards as outlined in the Medical Staff Bylaws, adhering to all NP Standardized Procedures, policies, and protocols relevant to Eisenhower Health. 12. Performs other duties as assigned.
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