Title: RNP II/PA II
Location: Panorama City, CA
Performs complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting & evaluating diagnostic tests & examinations. Assumes on-going responsibility for each patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery. Diagnoses & treats both chronic & episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes. Establishes & documents the health care plan & prognosis, maintaining records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. Initiates drug therapy, taking responsibility for such therapy when performed prior to consultation w/ a physician. Determines when the patient has recovered from the disorder & releases the patient. Functions in an expanded role to regularly provide primary, acute or emergency care to patients w/ complicated medical conditions which requires an intensive level of care & advanced certification in a specialty area (e.g., neonatal, intensive care, emergency medicine, etc). A formal internship and/or equivalent on-the-job training in the specialty area required.
Essential Functions:
Information will be added based on hiring manager submission
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year of experience unless specified by department.
- Graduate of an accredited RN and NP Program
- Master's degree* (* effective 5/23/07 for those not previously grandfathered in)
- Current California RN license
- Current California Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Maintain current national certification from approved organizations (American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties, or the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board)
- DEA Registration Number
- California Furnishing Number
- BCLS
- National Provider Identification Number (NPI) and be an approved Medicare provider
Preferred Qualifications:
- Physician Assistant and or Master.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Orthopedic Operating Room experience essential.
- Ability to use personal computer
Notes:
- This position is in the Orthopedic Department.
- Ability to work as first assist in the Operating Room.
