What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner for Comprehensive Stroke Program position at Doctors Medical Center of Modesto?
Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to providing the finest medical care for the community. From preventative and diagnostic services to expertise in some of the world's leading technologies, DMC's multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals is dedicated to your good health and well-being. Recognized for innovative cardiac and neonatal intensive care to advanced stroke and trauma treatment, the outstanding doctors at DMC represent most major medical specialties and are committed to being there for you, when you need them most.
We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP)
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage
- Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program
- Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
- Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines
- Benefits may vary by location and role
www.dmc-modesto.com/teams
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Stroke Program Coordinator, the Stroke Program Nurse Navigator/Physician Assistant provides expert nursing consultation and practice oversight, functioning as a liaison between medical staff, nursing staff, family members and support services. Coordinates multidisciplinary care based on evidence based practice. Responsible for providing stroke education, delivery and oversight of patient care, including post discharge follow up. Works in collaboration with Stroke Program key stakeholders to meet stroke program certification requirements, including review of data and performance improvement projects. Incorporates the patient experience in all aspects of patient care. This position is a full time exempt.
- CA RN/NP/furnishing License or CA Physician Assistant License
- BLS
- ACLS
- NPI
- NIHSS (within 3 months of hire/transfer)
- ASLS (within 3 months of hire/transfer)
- ENLS (within 6 months of hire/transfer).
- SCRN/CNRN/NVRN preferred
The stroke team is willing to consider any candidate with strong ICU, neuro, or ED experience.
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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to providing the finest medical care for the community. From preventative and diagnostic services to expertise in some of the world's leading technologies, DMC's multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals is dedicated to your good health and well-being. Recognized for innovative cardiac and neonatal intensive care to advanced stroke and trauma treatment, the outstanding doctors at DMC represent most major medical specialties and are committed to being there for you, when you need them most.
We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP)
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage
- Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program
- Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
- Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines
- Benefits may vary by location and role
www.dmc-modesto.com/teams
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Stroke Program Coordinator, the Stroke Program Nurse Navigator/Physician Assistant provides expert nursing consultation and practice oversight, functioning as a liaison between medical staff, nursing staff, family members and support services. Coordinates multidisciplinary care based on evidence based practice. Responsible for providing stroke education, delivery and oversight of patient care, including post discharge follow up. Works in collaboration with Stroke Program key stakeholders to meet stroke program certification requirements, including review of data and performance improvement projects. Incorporates the patient experience in all aspects of patient care. This position is a full time exempt.
- CA RN/NP/furnishing License or CA Physician Assistant License
- BLS
- ACLS
- NPI
- NIHSS (within 3 months of hire/transfer)
- ASLS (within 3 months of hire/transfer)
- ENLS (within 6 months of hire/transfer).
- SCRN/CNRN/NVRN preferred
The stroke team is willing to consider any candidate with strong ICU, neuro, or ED experience.
#LI-AR2
Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
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