Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

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 network of Specialty Care Centers and four community Medical 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

The nurse practitioner is a professional registered nurse with advanced education and training in the primary care of adult and pediatric populations. The nurse practitioner is responsible for providing medical care to patients under the medical supervision of the Clinic Medical Director/designee. The
nurse practitioner is also directed by standardized protocols and procedures which are appropriate to patient age. This position is credentialed through the Medical Staff. There is ongoing collaboration with the Mark Twain and St. Joseph's Hospital Medical Staff and other specialists in the area. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the Organization's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

Minimum Required

• Nurse Practitioner registration with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Current registered nurse licensure by California BRN
• RN:CA; BLS-CPR; RNP:CA; DEA:CA

Preferred

• Preferably two years of primary care clinical nursing experience
• National certification preferred
• PALS; ACLS

Skills

• Professional and extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic problems
• Substantial interpersonal skills necessary to instruct patients and their families as needed and to collaborate with health team members
• Ability to work quickly and independently. (Independent is defined as independent of physician approval.)
• High level of concentration and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with a team, prioritize work and make decisions regarding patient care, implements nursing actions independently, interacts appropriately with others
• Able to do work in spite of frequent interruptions
• Ability to read work product of others, computer/monitor screens, computer printouts