• Laws and regulations governing Nurse Practitioners;
• Laws and regulations and ethical standards governing medical treatment and medical records;
• Medicare and Medi-cal regulations;
• Principles, practices and procedures used in the causes, diagnosis and treatment of common health problems related to the area of practice in an outpatient or clinic setting;
• Scope of responsibilities applicable under incumbent’s licensure.
• Provisions of the Nurse Practice Act.
• Medical laws and regulations and the ethics of patient care
• Principles of health maintenance and communicable disease prevention and management.
• Quality assurance and infection control practices and procedures.
• Medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology;
• Medications commonly used in family practice or clinical specialty including appropriate doses, indications, contraindications, side effects and adverse reactions.
• Diagnostic protocols; sterile techniques; and infection control; clinical significance of laboratory test results.
• Operations and care of medical equipment and instruments used in the area of specialty.
• Ethics and laws, including the Nurse Practice Act, under which medicine is practiced and governed and roles and responsibilities of allied health professions.
• Health care delivery systems, community resources and referral systems.

• Perform physical assessments, including ordering, interpreting, and evaluating complex diagnostic tests and examination;
• Provide health care services, which include taking a complete medical history and performing a physical examination, and other related clinical procedures; including multi-generational family assessments as needed.
• Identify and manage health problems common to the area of practice.
• Use common medical instruments.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for patients according to prescribed policies, protocols, and scope of licensure
• Analyze, interpret, evaluate and apply appropriate procedures and protocols and determine situations requiring consultation or referral of case to a physician.
• Recognize social problems, which effect health and assist in securing adjustments.
• Safely administer medication; monitor and record patient’s medication usage and results;
• Prepare and maintain accurate medical records, medical reports, and case histories, as needed.
• Educate patients and family members about health and medical conditions, preventative health measures, medications or treatment plans;
• Remain knowledgeable and proficient in medical health practices common to the area of practice;
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms for the purpose of gathering information, explaining procedures or a variety of other matters to individuals with varying degrees of knowledge.
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform duties effectively under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Adapt quickly and appropriately to a variety of situations and personalities;
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all organizational levels including patients and health care personnel, and the public.
• Demonstrate a high degree of maturity, tact, diplomacy, compassion, integrity, initiative, and independent judgment.
• THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
  THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE A PROVEN TRACK RECORD DEMONSTRATING THE FOLLOWING:
  Thorough Knowledge of:
  • Laws and regulations governing Nurse Practitioners;
  • Laws and regulations and ethical standards governing medical treatment and medical records;
  • Medicare and Medi-Cal regulations;
  • Principles, practices and procedures used in the causes, diagnosis and treatment of common health problems related to the area of practice in an outpatient or clinic setting;
  • Scope of responsibilities applicable under incumbent’s licensure.
  • Provisions of the Nurse Practice Act.
  • Medical laws and regulations and the ethics of patient care
  • Principles of health maintenance and communicable disease prevention and management.
  • Quality assurance and infection control practices and procedures.
  • Medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology;
  • Medications commonly used in family practice or clinical specialty including appropriate doses, indications, contraindications, side effects and adverse reactions.
  • Diagnostic protocols; sterile techniques; and infection control; clinical significance of laboratory test results.
  • Operations and care of medical equipment and instruments used in the area of specialty.
  • Ethics and laws, including the Nurse Practice Act, under which medicine is practiced and governed and roles and responsibilities of allied health professions.
  • Health care delivery systems, community resources and referral systems.
   
• Skill and Ability to:
  • Perform physical assessments, including ordering, interpreting, and evaluating complex diagnostic tests and examination;
  • Provide health care services, which include taking a complete medical history and performing a physical examination, and other related clinical procedures; including multi-generational family assessments as needed.
  • Identify and manage health problems common to the area of practice.
  • Use common medical instruments.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans for patients according to prescribed policies, protocols, and scope of licensure
  • Analyze, interpret, evaluate and apply appropriate procedures and protocols and determine situations requiring consultation or referral of case to a physician.
  • Recognize social problems, which effect health and assist in securing adjustments.
  • Safely administer medication; monitor and record patient’s medication usage and results;
  • Prepare and maintain accurate medical records, medical reports, and case histories, as needed.
  • Educate patients and family members about health and medical conditions, preventative health measures, medications or treatment plans;
  • Remain knowledgeable and proficient in medical health practices common to the area of practice;
  • Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms for the purpose of gathering information, explaining procedures or a variety of other matters to individuals with varying degrees of knowledge.
  • Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Perform duties effectively under pressure and in stressful situations.
  • Adapt quickly and appropriately to a variety of situations and personalities;
  • Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all organizational levels including patients and health care personnel, and the public.
  • Demonstrate a high degree of maturity, tact, diplomacy, compassion, integrity, initiative, and independent judgment.

• Under the supervision of a licensed physician, performs comprehensive medical assessment of patients with real or potential acute and/or chronic health issues to determine their physical, emotional and social status; by taking a complete medical history, performing physical exams, and initiating screening and diagnostic procedures; evaluate results of clinical findings and laboratory tests; establishes a medical diagnosis; report any abnormalities to a physician.
• Identifies and manages, common illnesses and/or other health problems in an outpatient clinical setting; refers problems or illnesses that require immediate medical attention to the appropriate practicing physician; assumes on-going responsibility for follow-ups.
• Plans a program of care, in collaboration with physicians and/or other medical professionals,   as needed; orders appropriate treatments and prescribes/regulates medications per physician-agreed standards;
• Furnish medication under the supervision of a physician and in accordance with standardized procedures; monitors individual response(s) to medication; and educates individuals and their families as needed.
• Orders, evaluates, and interprets findings of a variety of diagnostic and laboratory tests which may include:  x-rays, blood counts, chemistry panels, lipid panels, liver function tests, medical levels, EKG, etc.
• Teaches and counsels patients, parents or other family members regarding health maintenance in the area of specialization; teaches individuals and families information and skills necessary to maintain and improve health; advocates for the promotion of good physical health and disease prevention.
• Reviews patient charts; records, documents, and maintains accurate records of assessments, evaluations, nursing/medical care administered, patient responses, and follow-up accurately and timely; utilizes the electronic health record system according to protocol and procedures established by the appropriate agency.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated patient care; coordinates and facilitates referrals to other health or social agencies.
• Performs and monitors therapeutic procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with legal standards and County regulations.

• 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 Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid Driver License or State ID prior to the first day of work (Social Security Card is required for payroll purposes only).
• Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 2836.1 Possess a valid DEA number to furnish drugs and/or devices if the furnishing protocols include delegate authority to furnish drugs and devices in the appropriate specialized area(s).
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays;
• Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

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