Responsible for the delivery of patient-centered, team-based care that falls within the

allowable scope of practice. This includes working collaboratively with physicians,

registered nurses and medical assistants to provide advanced practice physical and

psychosocial assessments, diagnosis and management of health and illness needs.

 The primary responsibility of the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is direct

patient care for all ages and genders, including both acute and chronic care.  The Nurse

Practitioner or Physician Assistant will also assist the Chief Medical Officer, Medical

Director, and Staff Physicians in supervision of the nursing staff.

Qualifications:

 Education:  Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

required or Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.

 License / Certification:  

1. BLS certificate

2. CA APRN License

3. Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant credentials

4. DEA License 

5. Board of Registered Nursing Certification of Nurse Practitioners

6. Board of Registered Nurses Certification Furnishing Number