Nurse Practitioner (Quincy, CA) - Plumas District Hospital

Nature and Scope:

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) may be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.  The APP is responsible for the assessment, medical case management, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and referral of clinic patients seen at the North Fork Office, Quincy Office or Indian Valley Office. The APP plans patient care using skills specific to his/her individual training and experience and works under established protocols. 

 

Location:

We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.
Please only apply if you are able to reliably relocate to this location.

 

Compensation:

Compensation Philosophy:

We have 13 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate successful candidate for 30 years of relevant experience

 

Compensation Range:

$68.17 - $97.19 / hour

 

Sign on Bonus:

$25,000.00

 

Housing Stipend:

We provide three months of paid housing or $1,200.00 / month housing stipend for the first three months of employment

 

Job Status / Shift Information:

Full-Time on Weekdays

 

Qualifications:

Education:

Must be a graduate of a nurse practitioner program that meets the standards of the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) in California or a graduate from a physician assistant program that meets the standards of the Physician Assistant Committee of the Medical Board of California.  Must be licensed in California. Current CPR card.

 

Experience: 

Graduation from a nurse practitioner program which meets the standards of the California BRN or physician assistant program that meets the standards of the Physician Assistant Committee of the medical Board of California and completion of training consistent with the procedures to be performed.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal skills with patients required. Must have knowledge of alphabetical filling system. Must have sufficient knowledge of verbal and English comprehension and expression to communicate clearly with callers, visitors and staff

 

Other Requirements: 

Must demonstrate responsibility for keeping credentials current and for updating his/her knowledge.  Must demonstrate reliable and punctual attendance.  Must have a friendly and helpful disposition toward visitors and staff.

 

Must meet physical requirements as stated on job description addendum

 

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to gather data pertinent to patient plan of care / assessment. Performs appropriate patient intake related to compliant, medical, social and family history.
• Utilizes patient chart, hospital chart or emergency room records to gather data when needed.
• Performs medication reconciliation and gathers information on adverse drug reactions, allergies and idiosyncratic reactions.
• Performs appropriate physical assessments and has ability to complete thorough physical exam on male and female patients commensurate with licensure and to understand normal variations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory reports, x-ray reports and has ability to interpret their effect and influence upon patient care management.
• Promotes health by considering preventative health measures.

 

Benefits / Perks:

Options offered to benefit eligible employees:

• Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Considerable Paid Time Off
• And more! PDH Benefits to review more details on current options available

 

Perks all employees can enjoy:

• Inclusive and connected work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Discounted memberships with Flight/American Medical Care Network
• Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay

 

Child Care:

PDH is thrilled to provide our Child Care Center services to all families in our area. Our program is operational from 7:45am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday, and is approved for children aged 0 to 5 years. After submitting your application, our Child Care Director will get in touch with you about your acceptance into the program. Once approved, we will start the enrollment process. PDH employees take priority on our waiting list. For any additional questions please contact our Child Care Center Director at 530-283-7165 or childcare@pdh.org.

Why Plumas District Hospital:

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!

 

Contact Information:

Recruiter Name:

Nicholas Clawson

 

Department Phone:

530-283-7169

 

Department Email:

nclawson@pdh.org

 

Department Location:

1065 Bucks Lake Road Quincy, California 95971