Advanced Practice Professional, Benicia UC

Advanced Practice Professional, Benicia UC

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At North Bay Health, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for Urgent Care or Primary Care functions as a member of the multidisciplinary medical team. The APP is a health care professional with advanced education and training in the care of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. The APP works under the direction of a licensed physician and follows standardized protocols and procedures in collaboration with the supervising physician.

The APP is classified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of California and will work in the Napa/Solano County area.

Our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well‑being of our community by providing accessible, high‑quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions.

• Performs physical examinations and updates patient history.
• Formulates diagnoses and treatment plans appropriate for patient needs.
• Orders ancillary services as appropriate.
• Reviews all diagnostic test results and follows up on abnormalities, reviewing results with patients.
• Requests specialty consultation as approved by the supervising physician.
• Provides patient education as appropriate.
• Provides treatments and procedures as appropriate.
• Assists in the clinical management of patients and works closely with clinic members to ensure patients receive appropriate services.
• Counsels and educates patients to support compliance with the treatment plan.
• Notifies supervising physician when a referral or transfer of patient care is required for urgent or emergent care.
• Documents patient care in a timely manner.
• Identifies high‑risk problems and transfers care to the appropriate physician.
• Collaborates and communicates with physicians on patient care issues.
• Collaborates with other health‑care team members as needed.
• Seeks physician consultation for cases that exceed ability or when uncertain about diagnosis, when treatment fails, or when patient expresses a desire to see the physician.
• Participates in team conferences to review patient status.
• Participates in data collection and outcome measurement to ensure quality care.
• Works collaboratively with team members to ensure efficient patient flow through appointments.
• Completes and submits coded fee tickets for each patient encounter.
• Promotes excellent customer service.

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Or graduate of an accredited nursing program including a Nurse Practitioner Program.

• Current Physician Assistant licensure by the State of California Physician Assistant Examining Committee and Board Certified.
• OR current California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and Board Certified by the American Nurse Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
• Current AHA or equivalent certification in CPR.
• Maintains a current DEA license for schedule‑II drugs and above.
• Maintains a current prescription drug monitoring program number.

• Experience as a Physician Assistant practicing in a related field, or completion of internship in primary care at North Bay.
• Or two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, or four years of clinical experience as a Nurse, or completion of internship at North Bay Health. One year of experience in a related field and ambulatory care preferred.

• Evaluates patient’s physical and emotional status.
• Provides patient care based on age‑related needs.
• Current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for adult, adolescent, pediatric and geriatric patients.
• Proficient with computers, MS Word, Outlook, telephone. Knowledge of Cerner preferred.

Demonstrates the True North values:
Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence.

Attendance is an essential function of the job. The employee is required to stand, sit, bend, use a computer keyboard, and lift not more than 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Hours and location are variable based on business need.

• Pay range: $82.00 – $106.00 per hour.
• Maximum rate commensurate with 20+ years APP experience.
• Offered rate based on years of APP experience.
• Generous per‑diem shift differentials available to qualified staff.