Nurse Practitioner - Temporary (40 Hrs)
About the role
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) role involves assessing patients in a designated service, including conducting age-appropriate history-taking and physical examinations. The NP collaborates with physicians and healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care, reviews medical records, and orders diagnostic studies per protocol. They establish effective communication with other providers, patients, and families, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and advocating for patient needs. The role includes delegating tasks, evaluating team effectiveness, adhering to safety principles, and responding efficiently in emergencies. The NP is responsible for maintaining professional accountability, participating in staff development, quality improvement, and research activities, and utilizing technology for documentation and communication. If practicing in a specialty, role-specific expectations are fulfilled.
Qualifications
- Minimum 6 months of NP experience
- At least 1 year in dermatology care if applicable
- Master’s Degree in Nursing
- Certification as an NP
- Valid California RN and NP licenses, certification, and BLS
- Ability to meet credentialing and application requirements within the healthcare system
Skills
- Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively and demonstrate cultural competence
- Knowledge of safety protocols and emergency response
- Proficiency in documentation and telecommunication tools
Additional duties
- Participating in performance improvement activities
- Ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards