Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant, Neurology (Full Time, Day) Job Listing at NorthBay Healthcare in Fairfield, CA (Job ID 4180)

Description

The Neurology Nurse Practitioner position functions as a member of the Neurology team. The NP diagnoses medical conditions, plans and implements interventions, including invasive procedures and evaluates patient responses under the direction of and in collaboration with a physician supervisor or designated attending physician. This NP works with physicians in order to establish a collegial and interdisciplinary patient care environment.  The NP is an independent consultant on clinical care issues for patients, families, staff, physicians and other departments. 

At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.

Education:  

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a Master of Science in Nursing degree or higher.

Licensure/Credentials:  

• Current California RN license required.  
• Current California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner required. 
• Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center as an ACNP/AGACNP or other BRN approved body required.  
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.  
• NP Obtains a Furnishing license and DEA license for schedule 2 drugs and above within 6 months of hire and maintains thereafter.

Experience: 

• Working knowledge of health care practices, patient care equipment and products. 
• Three to five years of related clinical experience in area of responsibility preferred. 
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.  
• Newly graduated Acute Care Nurse Practitioners welcome to apply.

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, and Geriatric.  
• Demonstrates clear credentials check through the AHP process.  
• Demonstrates ability to clearly set behavioral limits.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence. 

Compensation:

• Hourly Salary Range Min $89.93 - Max $109.32 (Offered hourly rate based on years of experience)