Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

About us:

**About United Healthcare System**

Welcome to United Healthcare System, where excellence in healthcare meets a commitment to compassionate and personalized patient care. At United Healthcare System, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and the well-being of our patients and staff. As a leading healthcare organization, our mission is to provide high-quality healthcare services across diverse communities.

**Mission:**

Our mission at United Healthcare System is to deliver exceptional and comprehensive healthcare services that prioritize the unique needs of each individual. We strive to contribute to the health and well-being of the communities we serve, guided by principles of compassion, integrity, and excellence.

**Core Values:**

1. **Patient-Centered Care:** We prioritize the health and satisfaction of our patients, tailoring our services to address their individual needs.

2. **Innovation:** We embrace innovation in healthcare, staying at the forefront of industry advancements to provide the best possible care to our patients.

3. **Collaboration:** We believe in the power of collaboration, fostering strong partnerships with our healthcare teams and the communities we serve.

**Career Opportunities:**

At United Healthcare System, we recognize that our success is driven by the dedication and expertise of our staff. We offer exciting career opportunities for passionate and qualified individuals who share our commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

Join us on our journey to make a positive impact in the healthcare industry. If you are seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that values diversity, inclusivity, and professional growth, explore our current job openings and consider joining United Healthcare System.

*United Healthcare System is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all qualified applicants. *

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant

Location: Vacaville, CA 95656

Company: United Healthcare System

Job Type: 28 weeks Contract

Job Description:

United Healthcare System is seeking a highly qualified Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our dynamic team in Vacaville, CA 95656. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the health and well-being of employees within various occupational settings. If you are a skilled Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with a passion for occupational health and safety, we invite you to apply.

Role and responsibilities:

• A. Standards of Obligation To assist CDCR/CCHCS in its exercise of its duty to provide and manage medical healthcare services to the patient/youth of the State of California, Temporary/Relief Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners shall provide high quality services consistent with established and commonly accepted standards and principles of medical practice. Nothing in the Agreement shall supersede the common law rules for the interpretation of established and commonly accepted standards and principles of medical practice. Providers shall adhere to the CDCR/CCHCS medical staff by-laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and comply with universal infection control precautions. B. Authorization 1. Authorization for Treatment Temporary/Relief Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners shall agree that, as required by law, excluding emergency and primary care services, prior authorization must be obtained in writing from the respective CDCR/CCHCS Institution/Facility CEO/CME or designee, in accordance with CCHCS's Utilization Management Plan. Temporary/Relief Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners shall complete and return all forms required by CDCR regarding treatment of patient/youth. Authorization must be documented in the patient's/youth's medical record in all cases of essential services before considering any non-emergency specialty treatment, or any consultations by specialty Physicians, Physician Assistants, and/or Nurse Practitioners or diagnostic procedures not specifically stated in a CDCR/CCHCS prior authorization form.

2. Authorization for Transportation/Transfers Temporary/Relief Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners shall agree that, as required by law, CDCR/CCHCS retains full authority to determine the manner in which a patient/youth is transported to the CDCR/CCHCS institutions/facilities or transferred to other healthcare facilities, after the course of treatment or therapy has been implemented or completed. Temporary/Relief Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners shall not transfer a patient/youth to any facility without prior written authorization from the appropriate CDCR/CCHCS Institution/Facility CEO/CME or designee.

3. Experimental and Investigational Drugs and Procedures Temporary/Relief Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners shall not perform on or administer to any patient/youth any experimental or investigational treatment, therapy, procedure or drug. Such treatment, unless it is otherwise permissible under law, is prohibited under Penal Code, Section 3502, and thus must have prior authorization by the Institution/Facility CEO/CME or designee and CDCR's Office of Legal Affairs. Temporary/Relief Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners shall agree to perform or administer only those medical services which are recognized as being in accord with generally accepted professional medical standards, or as being safe and effective for use in the treatment of an illness, injury or condition at issue, subject to the limitations described in this Agreement.

4. Exclusions and Limitations

a. Temporary/Relief Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners shall agree that no healthcare service or treatment shall be provided for those conditions specifically listed in California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 15, Division 3, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4, Article 8, Section 3350.1. Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners, may request individual case exceptions for excluded or limited healthcare service or treatment by seeking prior approval of the Institution/Facility CEO/CME or designee.

b. Temporary/Relief Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners shall agree that any excluded healthcare service or treatment needed for pre-existing conditions shall be provided only in the event that the condition has become aggravated in such a manner that it poses a significant threat to the patient's/youth's current health and if not treated would result in morbidity and/or mortality. Temporary/Relief Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners shall acknowledge that the appeal must be recognized as medically necessary.

c. The CDCR/CCHCS Medical Standards of Care shall be used as a reference when prior authorization is granted.

5. Clinical Reviews At the request of the Institution/Facility's CEO/CME or designee, Temporary/Relief Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners shall perform clinical reviews to determine the quality of clinical care delivered. This includes clinical reviews of index cases (deaths, adverse outcomes etc.) for the purposes of determining clinical quality. As part of the clinical review process, Temporary/Relief Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners can also be required to participate in Professional Practice Committee activities and may be called as witnesses in Professional Practice activities. The process of clinical reviews may include the examination of written health records, discussion with Physicians, Physician Assistants, and/or Nurse Practitioners and CDCR/CCHCS supervisors and direct patient/youth examinations. The Temporary/Relief Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners who perform clinical reviews are required to be skilled in the preparation of written clinical review documents.

Licensing Requirements:

• Nurse Practitioner in the State of California including adherence to all laws and regulations governing the practice of Physician Assistant in California. In addition, complete thirty (30) hours of continuing education every two years Courses must be taken through a continuing education provider recognized by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). Possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association Provider or American Red Cross (with AED).

Education:

• To become an NP, one must be a registered nurse (RN), hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), complete an NP-focused graduate master's or doctoral nursing program and successfully pass a national NP board certification exam.

• Benefits

  ⦁    Competitive salary

  ⦁    Comprehensive health and dental insurance

  ⦁    Retirement savings plan

  ⦁    Continuing education opportunities

  ⦁    Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth

  ⦁    Dental insurance

  ⦁    Health insurance

  ⦁    Paid time off

  ⦁    Vision insurance

United Healthcare System is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $55 per hour

Shift: Monday-Friday 0800-1630

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