Kern Medical
Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Surgery Clinic
Kern Medical, Bakersfield, California, United States, 93399
Overview
Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing personalized patient-centered wellness care. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year. Career opportunities within Kern Medical include many benefits. Position and compensation information reflects the role and related benefits below. Position
Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Surgery Clinic Compensation
The estimated pay for this position is
$81.0472 - $126.2689
per hour. The rates shown include a 6% premium pay. This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses. In addition, this position may be eligible for participation and company contributions into the Kern County Employees’ Retirement Plan. Job Description
Under supervision of a physician, to secure clinical data from patients; provide specified medical services to patients; manage certain patients in the clinical settings; be responsible for ongoing management of selected groups of patients; and perform related work as required by the supervising physician within the scope of licensure. Distingishing Characteristics
Incumbents in this classification have advanced training which allows them to provide primary care on both an episodic and short-term basis to defined patient populations under the supervision of a licensed physician. Essential Functions
Interviews patients to obtain medical histories and performs examinations; Orders specified diagnostic tests; diagnoses and prescribes treatment for common illnesses; Performs screenings or diagnostic procedures including, but not limited to, audiometry, breast examinations, pelvic examinations, Pap smears and tonometry; Educates patients about common medical, social and psychological conditions; Depends on area of practice or department assignments, demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of the newborn, infant, toddler, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient ranging up to 100+ years of age Other Functions
Performs other job services under the supervision of a licensed physician, as permitted by standardized protocols and with the scope of licensure. Performs other job-related duties as required. Employment Standards
Depending on assignment incumbents may be required to possess and maintain specific certificates of competency as a condition of employment. Completion of an approved educational program for Nurse Practitioners; current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California which specifies that the individual is licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Midwife, or possession of a valid certificate issued by the Board of Registered Nursing authorizing use of the title Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Midwife. OR Completion of a Physician's Assistant training program approved by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance and possession of a current valid certificate issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance. Possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire. As a continued condition of employment, employee must maintain RQI Provider certification and competency. Knowledge
Human Physiology, basic medical terminology, disease symptomatology, and treatment modalities and processes; Basic mental health services and standards for medications used to treat psychiatric disorders. Ability
Communicate with physicians, patients and other health professionals; Follow established procedures and protocols; Supplemental
A background check may be required for this classification. All Kern Medical employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers”. In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner. If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required. If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required. Qualifications / Licenses & Certifications
Required Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing personalized patient-centered wellness care. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year. Career opportunities within Kern Medical include many benefits. Position and compensation information reflects the role and related benefits below. Position
Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Surgery Clinic Compensation
The estimated pay for this position is
$81.0472 - $126.2689
per hour. The rates shown include a 6% premium pay. This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses. In addition, this position may be eligible for participation and company contributions into the Kern County Employees’ Retirement Plan. Job Description
Under supervision of a physician, to secure clinical data from patients; provide specified medical services to patients; manage certain patients in the clinical settings; be responsible for ongoing management of selected groups of patients; and perform related work as required by the supervising physician within the scope of licensure. Distingishing Characteristics
Incumbents in this classification have advanced training which allows them to provide primary care on both an episodic and short-term basis to defined patient populations under the supervision of a licensed physician. Essential Functions
Interviews patients to obtain medical histories and performs examinations; Orders specified diagnostic tests; diagnoses and prescribes treatment for common illnesses; Performs screenings or diagnostic procedures including, but not limited to, audiometry, breast examinations, pelvic examinations, Pap smears and tonometry; Educates patients about common medical, social and psychological conditions; Depends on area of practice or department assignments, demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of the newborn, infant, toddler, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient ranging up to 100+ years of age Other Functions
Performs other job services under the supervision of a licensed physician, as permitted by standardized protocols and with the scope of licensure. Performs other job-related duties as required. Employment Standards
Depending on assignment incumbents may be required to possess and maintain specific certificates of competency as a condition of employment. Completion of an approved educational program for Nurse Practitioners; current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California which specifies that the individual is licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Midwife, or possession of a valid certificate issued by the Board of Registered Nursing authorizing use of the title Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Midwife. OR Completion of a Physician's Assistant training program approved by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance and possession of a current valid certificate issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance. Possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire. As a continued condition of employment, employee must maintain RQI Provider certification and competency. Knowledge
Human Physiology, basic medical terminology, disease symptomatology, and treatment modalities and processes; Basic mental health services and standards for medications used to treat psychiatric disorders. Ability
Communicate with physicians, patients and other health professionals; Follow established procedures and protocols; Supplemental
A background check may be required for this classification. All Kern Medical employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers”. In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner. If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required. If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required. Qualifications / Licenses & Certifications
Required Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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