Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant in Grass Valley, California at PULSE PRIMARY CARE

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner and or Physician Assistant to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices in a primary care setting. The job description of a nurse practitioner and or Physician Assistant includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through a professional setting, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and their medical records
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
• Prescribe medications
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
• Oversee patients’ overall health
• Promote good health practices
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research

Skills

• Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner and or Physician Assistant in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting
• Expertise in primary care
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ethics
• Team spirit with a positive attitude
• Patience and cool-headedness
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
• Valid Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license