At Northbay Health, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for Urgent Care or Primary Care functions as a member of the multidisciplinary medical team. The APP is a health care professional with advanced education and training in the care of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. The APP works under the direction of a licensed physician. The APP is also directed by standardized protocols and procedures and in collaboration with the supervising physician. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is classified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of California. The APP will work in Napa/Solano County Areas. Primary Job Responsibilities • Performs physical examinations and updates patient history. • Formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan as appropriate for patient needs. • Orders ancillary services as appropriate to meet patient needs. • Reviews all patient diagnostic test results and follows-up on abnormal test results. Reviews diagnostic test results with patient. • Requests specialty consultation as approved by the supervising physician. • Provides patient education as appropriate. • Provides treatments and procedures as appropriate. • Assists in the clinical management of the patient and works closely with members of the clinic to ensure that patient is receiving appropriate services. • Counsels and educates patients as needed to support compliance with the outlined treatment plan. • Notifies and consults supervising physician when a referral or transfer of patient care is required for urgent or emergent care. (e.g.: seeking services for: diagnostic, specialty care or emergent care and is critical for patient care/safety). • Documents patient care as required and in a timely manner. • Identifies high risk problems and transfers care to appropriate physician. • Collaborates and communicates with appropriate physicians on patient care issues. • Collaborates with other members of the health care team as needed. • Seeks consultation from physician on any cases that he/she may feel exceeds his/her ability to manage, when the PA is in doubt of the diagnosis, when a patient fails to respond to treatment or when the patient expresses a desire to see the physician. • As needed, participates in team conferences to review status of patient care. • When needed, participates in data collection and outcome measurement to insure quality care is being provided. • Works collaboratively with team members to ensure appropriate and efficient flow of patients through clinic appointments. • Completes and submits coded fee tickets for each patient encounter. • Promotes excellent customer service. Education: • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). • Or Master’s required. Graduate of an accredited nursing program including a Nurse Practitioner Program. Licensure/Credentials: • Current Physician Assistant licensure by the State of California Physician Assistant Examining Committee and Board Certified. • OR Current California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and Board Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. • Current AHA or equivalent certification in CPR. • Maintains a current DEA license for schedule 2 drugs and above. • Maintains a current Furnishing Number for medications Experience: • Experience as a Physician Assistant practicing in a related field, or completion of internship in primary care at NorthBay. • OR Two years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner OR four years of clinical experience as a Nurse, OR completion of internship at NorthBay Health. One year of experience in related field and ambulatory care preferred. Skills: • Demonstrates ability to evaluate patient’s physical and emotional status. • Demonstrates ability to provide patient care based on age-related needs. • Demonstrates current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups: adult, adolescent, pediatric and geriatric. • Ability to use computer, MS Word, Outlook, telephone. Knowledge of Cerner preferred. Standards of Performance: • Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality. Physical Effort: • Attendance is an essential function of the job. • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform standing, periods of sitting, bending, computer keyboarding, lifting not greater than 50lbs. Hours/Location of Work: • Variable based on business need. Compensation: • Posted range is inclusive of both PA and NP pay ranges. • MAX rate is commensurate of 20+ years NP experience • Offered rate will be based on years of APP experience • Per Diem, generous per diem shift differentials available to qualified staff