Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA
$59-95/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care447 beds
Pay
Qualifications
- PN license in California
- Eligible to work in US
Description
Shift: Days
Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary
Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer and the Clinic Director, The Clinic Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse with specialized advanced education and clinical competency to provide health and medical care for diverse populations in a variety of primary care, acute and long term care settings. The Nurse Practitioner utilizes the scientific process and national standards of care as a framework for managing patient care. Utilizes the nursing process and organizational/ leadership skills to coordinate services to patients. Assures patient care is appropriate to the age and developmental level of patients served. Assesses patients and collaborates with the staffing coordinator, Nurse Director, Site Director and Administrative Nursing Supervisor to ensure patients needs are met by the Neurosurgery Clinic.
Minimum Education: Current Registered Nurse licensure, Masters Degree required, specialized clinical, educational and research preparation in the area of Neurology/Neurosurgery.
Minimum Experience/Skills: 1-2 years experience preferred
License/Certificates/Credentials: Accredited NNP program approved by Board of Registered Nursing for certification as a Nurse Practitioner; maintains ACLS and BLS
Physical Demands:
- Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking
- Lift/position up to 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 50 lbs of force.
- Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
- Manual dexterity and mobility
- Ability to move quickly
Vision Requirements: Ability to adjust vision sufficiently to perform position accountabilities
Working Conditions: Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and blood borne diseases, subject to varying and unpredictable situations, exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness) and emergency and crisis situations, subject to irregular hours, occasional exposure to radiation hazards, radioactive substances and biohazard material.
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Facility
Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Short Term Acute Care
- 447 beds
Employer
Tenet North Cal
About Modesto, CA
- Modesto's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- In summer, average highs are around 93°F, while average lows in winter are around 39°F.
- Modesto experiences hot summers and cool winters.
- Short term rentals are available in Modesto, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Many options are available for furnished housing, catering to the needs of travel nurses.
- Modesto is car-friendly, with convenient road networks and parking facilities.
- Public transportation options include buses operated by the Modesto Area Express (MAX) system.
- Modesto has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to air quality concerns.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Modesto offers a variety of restaurants, including diverse cuisines.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene with galleries and theaters.
- Music enthusiasts can enjoy live performances, and sports lovers can engage in local events.
- Outdoor activities include parks, hiking trails, and nearby waterways.
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