Summary: Ref #: MD-NP-1111 Profession: Nurse Practitioner (NP) Specialty: Primary Care/Correctional/Family/Gerontology/Obstetrics/Emergency Job Type: Contract Open To Travelers: Yes Facility Type: Correctional Location: Multiple cities throughout California (see below) Start Date: ASAP Shift: Day, Evening & Night shifts available Duration: 13 and 26 weeks options Rate: $100/hour Cities: Avenal, Blythe, Blythe, California City, Calpatria, Chino, Chowchilla, Coalinga, Corcoran, Corona, Crescent City, Delano, Elk Grove, Imperial, Ione, Jamestown, Lancaster, Norco, Represa, Sacramento, San Diego, San Luis, San Quentin, Soledad, Stockton,Susanville, Tehachapi, Vacaville, Wasco
Requirements: Valid and active California Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (CA APRN) license Minimum of 2 years of NP experience in adult primary care within the last 3 years. NP residents should have completed their accredited Masters or DNP program no more than 24 months ago Must be credentialed or eligible for FNP-C or AGNP-C Clinical competencies must be up-to-date and validated for the specific area of assignment BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (with AED) Must be proficient in the English Language (Speaking/Writing) For NPs who will be staffed in specialized areas (ER, Surgery, etc.,) require at least 2 years of recent experience and any necessary certificates For NPs who will be staffed at female institutions, a minimum of 1 year's recent experience in obstetric and gynecological nursing or patient care within the last 5 years is necessary.
Responsibilities: Under the guidance of the Institution/Facility CEO/CME or their designee, the NP will deliver services within the scope of practice for NP services, adhering to Institution/Facility rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Standards of Obligation: Provide high-quality services, consistent and in alignment with established and widely accepted standards and principles of medical practice. This Agreement does not override the common law rules governing the interpretation of established and widely accepted standards and principles of medical practice. Treatment Authorization: Except for emergency and primary care services, NP must obtain prior written authorization from the respective Institution/Facility CEO/CME or designee, as per the Utilization Management Plan. All necessary forms related to the treatment of patients/youth must be completed and submitted. Authorization for essential services must be documented in the patient/youth medical record before considering non-emergency specialty treatment, consultations, or diagnostic procedures not specified in a prior authorization form. Transportation/Transfer Authorization: NPs are