Colusa Medical Center, LLC provides both inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency services, to the surrounding community bringing exceptional healthcare and service to our community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists physician and/or functions as a provider on a separate basis from the physician.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Medical supervision is provided by designated physician. Management supervision is provided by Director of Nursing/Nurse Executive or designee.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum requirements:
  • Current ACLS certification preferred.
  • Minimum of one year clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant is preferred.
  • Current license/certification from the State of California indicates that the individual has met training requirements for the position.
• Knowledge of:
  • Elements of physical assessment of adults and children.
  • Family planning.
  • Basics of caring for deviations from health.
  • Community Resources.
• Ability to:
  • Relate well with patients, families, and staff
  • Make sound decisions in triaging patients.
  • Provide basic first aid and minor emergency procedures.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATION: Minimum requirements :

• NP – Registered Nurse License and Nurse Practitioner certificate.
• PA – Physician’s Assistant license preferred, interim permit considered.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

In collaboration with supervising physician, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Identify health status of patients by taking medical history, performing exam, and initiating and evaluating screening and diagnostic procedures.
• Provide services in accordance with Standard procedures.
• Determine which patient to refer to the physician for further diagnostics and treatment.
• Plan and assume responsibility with physician for ongoing health maintenance and clinical management of patients in stable phases of acute and chronic illnesses.
• Evaluate patient’s emotional behavior, counsel, and instruct individuals and families regarding domestic and health related problems.
• Initiate orders for diagnostic laboratory tests and x-rays. Interpret and review results. Review medication refills.
• Assure that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred when required.
• Serve as clinical consultant to nursing and ancillary personnel.
• Coordinate work activities with families, community agencies, and other members of the health care team.
• Promote economies in service and lower patient costs whenever possible.
• Participate in development and annual review of policies and procedures. Participate in periodic medical records review.
• Provide “on-call” coverage as requested by the hospital.
• Perform other duties as assigned, i.e., jail, juvenile detention center visits, convalescent center visits, etc.