Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner

Elite Staffing Network is seeking a Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner in support of the Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms, CA and associated Branch Health Clinic at China Lake, CA. 

Full-Time W2 Options:
* Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!
* Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays!

* Medical/Dental/Vision, STD, LTD and Life Insurance, Health Savings Account available, and more!
* Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!

* Matching 401K!

1099 Independent Contractor Options:

* Higher total compensation rate

* Malpractice provided

* Self-Employed tax exempt benefits & deductions

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8.5 hours between 7:00am and 6:30pmNo Weekends, No HolidaysNo Call, No Call-Back

Job Specific Position Duties: The duties include, but are not limited to the following:

CORE Duties for NP:

Provide a full range of outcome-based nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated).
Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidenced-based educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members.
Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician.
Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.
Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters.
Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety.

CORE Duties for PA:

Provide a full range of Physician Assistant services in primary and specialty medical care within the limits of their training and privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated).

Technically direct and provide care for a variety of diseases and types of injuries (i.e., acute, chronic and minor trauma), and the skills to recognize emergency conditions in order to diagnose, prescribe for and treat diseases, disorders and injuries, and refer the more complex cases and serious conditions to qualified medical personnel and perform designated treatment.

Technically direct and teach other staff, provide educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members.

Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.

Prescribe in accordance with approved treatment protocols and the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee approved medications and immunizations.

Identify a medical problem and determine appropriate action to meet the problem, including referral to a physician.

Perform specific diagnostic and therapeutic practices and procedures in accordance with scope of practice.

Establish collaborative rapport with physician, nursing and others in order to promote and facilitate primary care services.

Teach patients and family member's healthy regimen and responsibility for achieving wellness.

Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement.

Duties- Specific:

In addition to the duties listed in the basic contract, the following additional or supplemental duties are required for HCWs on this TO. The duties for the HCW are as follows but not limited to:
The HCW shall provide services within the scope of their competencies and the applicable duties provided in the basic contract.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Education: Master in Nursing for NP; from accredited program (ACEN or CCNE), or Bachelors in Physician Assistant Studies for PA; from accredited program (ARC-PA).
* Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in a family practice or other primary care setting, within the past 3 years

* License: Active, unrestricted license as an NP or PA in any state

* Board Certification: ANCC or AANP for Nurse Practitioner; NCCPA for Physician Assistant

* Life Support Certifications: BLS is required

* Security: Must be able to pass a Government background check and obtain a Government security clearance.

Pay Scale: $80/hr to $105/hr, to be determined based on employment options, qualifications, experience, and location