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Nurse Practitioner
Valley Hyperbaric Center, Roseville CA
Job Description:
Looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our Hyperbaric team of Valley Hyperbaric Center in Roseville , CA. Maintain an independent patient practice without a physician on site to act as an expert resource and provide diagnostic and hyperbaric services for patients in collaboration with or under the clinical supervision of a physician. Responsible for the patient evaluation, interpretation, diagnosis, and prescribing of appropriate hyperbaric medical protocols. This job is based in an outpatient clinic. Applicant must have a California licensed.
Hyperbaric medicine service offers specialized treatment to patients with chronic wounds, tissue damage from radiation, and certain infections, as well as for emergency conditions such as carbon monoxide poisoning, diving accidents, and gas embolism. We utilize a single-person, or monoplace chamber. Our Hyperbaric team is under the direction of MD’s with experience in hyperbaric medicine. Patients are referred from Oral Surgeons, Urologists, Podiatrists and wound care programs, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Radiation Oncologists, and others.
We are looking for previous clinical experience in a physicians practice setting, particularly experience consulting with providers across different specialties is also highly valued.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others. Proven organizational/managerial skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
Essential Job Duties
Clinical Practice:
Perform patient assessment to obtain a complete and accurate record of the patient's clinical information and medical symptoms in order to determine patient suitability in the hyperbaric chamber environment. Order tests and exams to obtain additional information needed to ensure proper and complete care of patient.
Oversee the treatment provided by the clinical staff, primarily the hyperbaric technicians, including appropriate prescriptive practice to achieve optimal clinical outcomes for the patient.
Appropriate and timely documentation of clinical care. Code accurately per established protocol and procedure. Ensure that records are detailed and complete, complying with related standards and regulations.
Education:
Conduct and/or coordinate education to increase the knowledge of patient, patient family, and others. Providing appropriate instruction based on patient needs to support the continuum of care.
Train other staff in areas of clinical expertise. Valley Hyperbaric Center will train the Nurse Practitioner in the specifics of hyperbaric medicine.
Stay abreast of current trends in hyperbaric medicine and wound care and participate in continuing medical education to ensure optimal clinical knowledge and effective patient care skill.
Consultation/Collaboration:
Coordinates and collaborates patient care efforts with other care providers.
Communicates clinical information timely, accurately, thoroughly, and appropriately to other providers of patient care.
May collaborate with other care providers in the effective sharing of practice expertise.
Community Outreach
Will build ongoing relationships with local physicians, wound care centers, and hospitals that would be referring their patients for hyperbaric services.
Posting Specifics
Entry Rate: Depends on experience, prefer 2 years or more of operating in a practice environment with managerial experience.
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Shift Details: Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm. No call required.
Minimum Requirements
Current state license as a Nurse Practitioner.
Other certification as required (e.g. ACLS, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in hyperbaric medicine, but will train.
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