Nurse Practitioner III - Per Diem

Position Description

Application materials will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the needs have been filled. Please allow up to (2) two weeks for processing of application materials. (Postmarks and faxes not accepted.) The eligible list established by this recruitment will be used to fill current and future permanent or temporary vacancies as they arise. Exam#25/52A99/02SS.

Natividad is currently seeking Nurse Practitioners in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The major role functions of this position include: performing examinations, diagnoses, treatment, rehabilitation and support services for patients.

Examples of Duties

• Assesses the health of patients by taking a complete medical history, doing a physical examination, initiating screening and diagnostic procedures etc.; evaluates results of clinical findings and laboratory tests; reports any abnormalities to a physician.
• Identifies and manages in collaboration with a physician, patients health problems and/or conditions and refers any that require immediate medical attention to the appropriate practicing physician; assumes on-going responsibility for follow-ups.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health professionals regarding health problems and conditions following established protocol relative to diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Counsels parents or other family members regarding health maintenance in the area of trauma.
• Coordinates and facilitates referrals to other health or social agencies; maintains accurate records of assessments, follow-ups and evaluations.
• May supervise the work of subordinate health workers and participate in professional and administrative meetings.
• Serves as a clinical expert resource to staff and other hospital departments.
• Oversees and manages care to patients requiring extensive fluid and electrolyte management.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

• If the furnishing protocols include the delegated authority to furnish drugs and devices in the appropriate specialized area(s), incumbents must possess a "furnishing number" to furnish drugs and/or devices.
• If the furnishing protocols include the delegated authority to furnish specific controlled substances, incumbents must possess a valid DEA number and certificate.

• Principles, practices and procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Scope of responsibilities applicable under incumbent's licensure; and provisions of the Nurse Practice Act.
• Quality assurance and infection control practices and procedures.
• Medications commonly used in clinical specialty including appropriate doses, indications, contraindications, side effects and adverse reactions.
• Laws and regulations relevant to professional practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Ethics and laws under which medicine is practiced and governed and roles and responsibilities of allied health professions.

• Provide health care services, which include taking a complete medical history and performing a physical examination, and other related clinical procedures.
• Identify and manage common patient health problems.
• Use common medical instruments.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for patients according to prescribed policies, protocols, and scope of licensure.
• Recognize social problems, which effect health and assist in securing adjustments.
• Write in order to prepare and maintain accurate medical records, medical reports, and case histories, to order laboratory procedures, etc.
• Communicate orally for the purpose of gathering information, explaining procedures or a variety of other matters to individuals with varying degrees of knowledge.
• Work effectively under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with patients and health care personnel.

Additional Information

• Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
• Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven.
• Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays

• If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at (831) 783-2711.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, you will not be eligible for the benefits.