Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Pulmonary/Sleep

Are you interested in working for a leading medical practice in Northern California? Pulmonary Medicine Associates, treating patients in the greater Sacramento area for over 50 years, currently has openings for organized, detail-oriented Nurse Practitioners/Physician's Assistants to see Pulmonary and sleep patients in our Sacramento and Roseville clinics. This a full time, exempt position Monday through Friday, daytime clinic hours. Training is provided. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Visit our website at www.pmamed.com.

Responsibilities include:

· Under the general supervision of a physician, provide care to new and follow-up patients using established and approved protocols as required by PMA policy.

· Conduct comprehensive history and physical exam, perform diagnostic reasoning, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and write prescriptions.

· Collaborate with the patient, family members and other members of the healthcare team to review the plan of care and reach the best possible outcome.

· Educate patients on the available treatments and the associated side effects, treatment protocols, wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families.

· Document all services and orders in patient’s electronic medical record.

· Communicate with referring physicians to facilitate ongoing care.

· Participate in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs.

· Assist in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients and/or their families.

· Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.

· Assist with other PMA patients as needed or requested.

· Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

· Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD

· 401k with generous company match

· Relocation assistance

· Malpractice insurance

Education/Licensure/Certifications:

· Graduate of Accredited School offering an Advanced Degree in Nurse Practice (ARNP) and current, unrestricted California NP license OR

· Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program and current California State Physician Assistant License, issued by Physician Assistant Board under the Medical Board of California

· Current DEA certificate without restriction

· ACLS required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Two years related NP/PA experience preferred.

· Ability to prioritize and establish work standards and business goals.

· Ability to relate to patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team in a tactful and professional manner

· Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques

· Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment

· Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette

· Ability to provide medical services within the scope of licensing and training.