Nurse Practitioner - General Surgery

Palm Health Resources is hiring experienced Nurse Practitioners who specialize in General Surgery!

Located in the heart of Southern California, in close proximity to stunning nature observatories, and a luxurious oasis with pristine golf courses, upscale resorts, and stunning desert landscapes! Â

This General Surgery role will provide direct patient care and support to multidisciplinary health team working within the scope of practice of a Nurse Practitioner (NP). The NP will serve as clinical area expert to include patient care, education, collaboration, and consultation activities. Assumes responsibility for professional development and program maintenance. Contributes to the department budget by cost effective use of time and supplies. Demonstrates commitment to system values through customer focus and continuous process improvement

Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
Assesses the health status of patients by obtaining an appropriate patient history, performing an appropriate physical examination based on age and history, and performing or ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
Makes accurate diagnoses by using critical thinking in the diagnostic process, synthesizing and analyzing the collected data, and formulating a differential diagnosis.
Develops an effective treatment plan to maximize health benefits to the patient by selecting appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, developing a patient education plan and providing patient teaching, and using appropriate consultation or referral to other health care providers.
Evaluates patient status on follow up and modifies the treatment plan based on reassessment when expected outcomes are not met.
Documents all patient care provided pursuant to hospital and clinic policies.
Participates in hospital and clinic quality improvement and quality assurance activities as requested or required. Participates in provider and support-staff meetings as required.
Demonstrates efficient use of hospital and clinic resources to meet budget goals.
Takes call on rotational basis, if applicable.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Comprehensive Benefits, Health, Dental, Matching 403B, Life, Disability, Relocation Assistance and MUCH MORE!

Education
Required: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Licensure/Certification
Required: Active and unrestricted California licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner; Board Certified through ANCC or AANP; California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing number; DEA provider number schedule II -V; CURES registration; NPI Number; American Heart Association BLS

Experience
1 to 2 years experience in the area of specialty