Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Vacaville Primary Care (Full Time, Days)

NorthBay Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for full-time primary care in Vacaville. You will work as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in a multidisciplinary medical team, providing comprehensive care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations under the direction of a licensed physician and established protocols.

Clinical Setting

You will practice in the Napa/Solano County areas, seeing approximately 15 patients daily in an ambulatory primary care setting. You will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and update patient histories
• Formulate diagnoses and treatment plans appropriate to patient needs
• Order ancillary services and diagnostic tests as needed
• Review all patient diagnostic test results and follow up on abnormal findings
• Request specialty consultations as approved by the supervising physician
• Provide patient education and counseling to support treatment compliance
• Provide treatments and procedures as appropriate
• Assist in clinical management and collaborate with clinic team members to ensure appropriate patient services
• Notify and consult the supervising physician when referral or transfer of care is required for urgent or emergent care
• Document patient care in a timely manner
• Identify high-risk problems and transfer care to appropriate physicians
• Collaborate and communicate with physicians and other healthcare team members on patient care issues
• Seek physician consultation on cases exceeding your ability to manage, when diagnosis is uncertain, when patients fail to respond to treatment, or when patients request to see the physician
• Participate in team conferences to review patient care status as needed
• Participate in data collection and outcome measurement to ensure quality care
• Work collaboratively to ensure appropriate and efficient patient flow through clinic appointments
• Complete and submit coded fee tickets for each patient encounter
• Promote excellent customer service

Required Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), OR
• Master's degree from an accredited nursing program including a Nurse Practitioner Program

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Physician Assistant licensure by the State of California Physician Assistant Examining Committee and Board Certification, OR Current California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner with Board Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
• Current AHA or equivalent CPR certification
• Current DEA license for schedule 2 drugs and above
• Current Furnishing Number for medications

Experience

• Experience as a Physician Assistant practicing in a related field, or completion of internship in primary care at NorthBay, OR
• Two years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner, OR Four years of clinical experience as a Nurse, OR Completion of internship at NorthBay Health

Skills

• Ability to evaluate patient's physical and emotional status
• Ability to provide patient care based on age-related needs
• Current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for adult, adolescent, pediatric, and geriatric patients
• Proficiency with computer, MS Word, Outlook, and telephone
• Demonstration of True North values: Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in a related field and ambulatory care
• Knowledge of Cerner electronic health record system

Physical Requirements

Attendance is an essential function of the job. You will be regularly required to stand, sit for periods, bend, perform computer keyboarding, and lift no more than 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is determined based on directly related experience:

• Physician Assistant: $88.42 - $107.45 per hour
• Nurse Practitioner: $93.08 - $113.15 per hour

Maximum rates reflect providers with 20 or more years of applicable NP or PA experience. Additional per diem shift differentials are available.

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation and robust benefits package
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• CME allowance and paid CME time off
• Wellness resources and employee discount programs
• Work-life balance with Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM schedule