Nurse Practitioner

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POSITION SUMMARY

Provides medical services to all patients facility-wide, as directed by the Medical Director. Assumes the responsibility and accountability for the continuity of health care regardless of the presence or absence of disease CCR 1480 (b).

Salary Range

$68 - $101.50 / Hour DOE

We offer a competitive benefits package:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive wages
• Stability and career advancement
• Continuing Education Opportunities

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

1. Performs physical examinations, employing a combination of nursing and medical functions approved by standardized procedures.
2. Diagnoses, treats and prescribes medications under the supervision of the Medical Director and in according to Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice.
3. Orders lab and diagnostic work in conformance with the Medical Director’s written protocol for the treatment of specific illnesses or diseases.
4. Performs minor lacerations, as ordered and supervised by the Medical Director and his/her protocol.
5. Provides patients and their families with education, comfort, and relative information in accordance with their medical care as needed.
6. Review laboratory values and diagnostic tests in a manner appropriate to the standard of care.
7. In case of a patient with an emergency, administer all appropriate care and insure appropriate transfer of care to appropriate level of care via emergency medical system.
8. Discharge patients from the clinic with appropriate instructions and follow up care.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

1. Completion of a professional advance practice nurse course at an accredited college and certification and licensing by the State of California Board of Registered Nurses.
2. One (1) consecutive year’s experience in a medical and/or psychiatric facility with experience in the care of the family and or internal medicine.

SETTING

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. (TTC) is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.

ADA REQUIREMENT

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the American with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.

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Location: Palmdale, CA, US

Posted Date: 10/31/2024