Nurse Practitioner EXPERIENCED

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Spanish language competency/fluency 

The Mobile Wellness Clinic midlevel provider is a licensed nurse practitioner (N.P.) or licensed physician assistant(P.A.) responsible for the provision of primary care and urgent/episodic care to the clinic's patients. The P.A. orN.P. provides a full scope of ambulatory care services largely geared to underserved populations. This care consists of comprehensive health screenings, establishing medical diagnosis for acute and chronic health problems, evaluation of normal and abnormal findings, initiation of treatments and referral services. These functions will be performed in accordance with standardized Procedures/Process Oriented Protocols approved by the Dominican Hospital Credential/Inter Disciplinary Practice Committee.

The midlevel provider will educate thepatient and/or family about preventive care, medical issues, diagnosis and use of prescribed medical treatmentsand medications. The provider will maintain legible, accurate and confidential medical records in compliance with state regulatorystandards and clinic policies and procedures. The midlevel provider is part of a multidisciplinary practice thatoffers a blend of individual and population-based care. Reports to CHIS Director, Clinic Medical Director andProgram Coordinator.

Job Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years experience in community health clinic

Licensure and Certifications:

BLS Basic Life Support from American Heart Association 

Registered Nurse Practitioner: CA (RNP:CA)

Preferred:

Bachelors Degree

Spanish language competency/fluency