NURSE PRACTITIONER

Tri-City Healthcare District in Oceanside, CA serves the North County region with a mission to advance the health and wellness of the community. We value diverse applicants and are committed to providing high quality healthcare and community services for every individual regardless of race, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability or socioeconomic status. Position Summary This individual has the primary responsibility for providing clinical or palliative services in a hospital or homecare setting. Assists in the assessment, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of clinical services. Implements clinical programs as appropriate. Develops and evaluates clinical policies and procedures, forms, and monitoring tools. Assists in continuous quality improvement activities. Functions professionally as an active member of a multidisciplinary team to coordinate efforts that maximize clinical and financial outcomes. Works collaboratively with Physicians and other health care employees to effectively manage the health care needs of patients. Major Position Responsibilities The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization. Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements. Provides clinical services in the hospital setting. Monitors and reports outcomes, assesses/identifies barriers to care and works with the interdisciplinary care teams to address barriers. Provides education to physicians, inpatient staff and the community on hospice services and end of life care. Actively participates in the Performance Improvement Programs for TCMC. Oversees the assessment, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of clinical services. Assesses the health status of patients by obtaining health histories and performing exams. Access and refer any patient needing alternate care outside of facility. Collaborates with the Infection Control Department regarding reporting, surveying, screening, and implementing programs pertaining to prevention or spread of infectious disease. Compile, prepare, and present monthly statistics and reports to management. Attend meetings, discussions and workshops applicable to position responsibilities. Develops and evaluates clinical policies and procedures, forms, and monitoring tools. Continuously improves the quality of care and services provided. Coordinate efforts that maximize clinical and financial outcomes. Works collaboratively with the Medical Director, Physicians, Health Care Professionals and other staff to efficiently and effectively provide clinical services. Qualifications Minimum of 2 years adult Nurse Practitioner experience, required (may consider less than 2 years Nurse Practitioner experience with a minimum of 5 years RN Acute care experience). Completion of all Nurse Practitioner clinical requirements, required. Knowledge of and able to use personal computers, required. Excellent customer service and communication skills, required. Bilingual in English and Spanish, strongly preferred. Education Graduate of accredited school of nursing, required. MSN Degree, required. Licenses Current California RN Licensure, required. Current California Nurse Practitioner license, required. Certifications Current BLS certification, required upon hire; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider. Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work. Salary/Hourly Wage range based on experience. To protect the health of patients and staff, and to comply with the new State of California mandates, all job offers are contingent on the successful engagement in the TCMC COVID-19 vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral). TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Health Care Provider Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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