Family Nurse Practitioner

Where You’ll Work

Welcome to Mark Twain Medical Center, nestled in the breathtaking Sierra foothills, the heart of a vibrant and welcoming community!

Founded in 1951, we're more than just a 25-bed critical access hospital; we're a lifeline. As the only hospital in the county, we're committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive care to our surrounding communities. From the moment you step through our doors, you'll feel the warmth and dedication that defines our culture.

• A Broad Spectrum of Care: We offer a full range of inpatient acute care, outpatient services, and 24/7 emergency services, ensuring our community has access to the medical attention they need, when they need it most.
• Specialty Care Centers & Community Medical Centers: We extend our reach beyond the main hospital, bringing specialized expertise and convenient access to care directly to our community through our hospital and network of Specialty Care Centers.
• Collaborative Medical Staff: Our diverse and highly skilled medical staff represents a broad range of specialties, fostering a collaborative environment where knowledge is shared and innovation thrives. You'll be surrounded by experienced professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality medical care.
• A Life Beyond the Hospital: Imagine spending your weekends exploring the stunning natural beauty of the Sierra foothills, enjoying the peace and tranquility of a close-knit community, and raising a family in an area known for its great schools. At Mark Twain Medical Center, you'll find the perfect balance between a fulfilling career and a rewarding personal life.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Family Nurse Practitioner, you will help pediatric and adult patients receive high-quality medical care so they can achieve optimal health outcomes and well-being.Every day you will provide immediate patient care under the supervision of a physician, applying your technical and clinical skills to meet patient needs and age-specific considerations. You will be expected to organize and prioritize your workload efficiently, adhere to ethical, legal, and professional standards, and ensure the appropriate, safe, and timely disposition of each patient.To be successful in this role you must possess professional and extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic problems, along with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, excellent concentration and attention to detail, and a commitment to teamwork and organizational values.

• Providing immediate patient care under the responsibility and supervision of a physician.
• Applying technical/clinical skills appropriate to patient needs and age.
• Organizing and prioritizing workload in a cost-effective manner.
• Applying ethical, legal and professional standards to patient care.
• Ensuring appropriate, safe, and timely disposition of the patient.

Job Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner registration with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
• California Registered Nurse Practitioner license
• California Registered Nurse license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
• Family Nurse Practitioner ANCC (FNP-BC) certification