Nursing Jobs in Goleta, CA
$147,428 - $221,143 / year
Job Description The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing direct patient care to assigned patients within Cottage Medical Group (CMG). Functions independently and in collaboration with the supervising clinic physician(s) and leadership in the delivery of patient care. Assesses, interprets, and integrates findings to determine appropriate diagnostic, educational and therapeutic management plans for patients. Typical work scenarios require specialized knowledge, critical thinking, good judgment based upon the principles of biological, physiological, behavioral, and sociological sciences skills, as well as strong customer service skills. Internal contacts include ancillary services departments, clinic staff, supervising physician(s) as well as other physicians, and management throughout CMG. External contacts include patients, physicians, outside medical staff, and community resource services. Responsibilities This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any job, with related instruction given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Performs medical services in a clinic setting or via telehealth within the scope of education, training, and experience including: conducting patient visits per accepted practice standards, obtaining patient histories and performing physical examinations, ordering and evaluating appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies, developing and implementing a treatment plan in accordance with clinical practice guidelines and protocols, monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic intervention, assessing and managing patient follow-up care. (40%) Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Duties include consultations, monitoring and continuity of care between clinic visits through pre- and post-treatment surveillance and post-op visits in CMG clinic(s). Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results. Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation. Seeks and obtains input from physicians regarding questions and issues pertaining to the treatment and/or care of patients as needed. Works in collaboration with physicians and the care treatment team in the establishment and, management of Transitional Care and Chronic Care Management. Manages own sub-clinic to provide patient assessment, education and clinical recommendations within scope of practice. (30%) Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions and refers patients to specialist and to relevant patient care options as appropriate. Performs Peripheral intravenous access consistent with training guidelines, utilizing appropriate techniques and devices (10%) Demonstrates good organizational and communication skills in coordinating services with co-workers and other departments/services. Responds to stressful situations in a calm and rational manner, and cooperates with all to facilitate integration of services. Behaves in a professional and empathetic manner to build trust, comfort, understanding, and relationships with patients, clinic management and personnel. (10%) Facilitates the education and professional development of patient care practitioners. Participates in the education of clients, families, and the community. Assists staff with the maintenance of clinical competencies and the promotion of critical thinking skills. Develops the framework for clinical orientation of professional staff in conjunction with unit-based educators, preceptors, and directors; evaluates efficacy of the program. Mentors preceptors and other professional nursing staff in unit-based leadership roles. May be required to supervise ancillary staff and perform research. (10%) Qualifications All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently. LEVEL OF EDUCATION Minimum: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program, as defined by the California Physician Assistant Board. Master's degree or certificate from a specialized medical training program associated with a medical school that includes classroom students and clinical experience. OR NURSE PRACTITIONER Master of Nursing Degree Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing as defined in Section 1482, Nurse Practice Act, Business and Professional Code. Reference Addendum for additional education based on specialty. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Minimum: Current California Registered Nurse License, Current California Licensure and Certificate to practice as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the California State Board and California Furnishing license. Or: Current California Licensure and Certificate to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the California State Board. Approval for privileges by Medical Staff (if applicable). American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers within 45 days. Reference Addendum for additional certifications based on specialty. Technical Requirements Minimum: Clinical specialty in an adult ambulatory clinic setting. Knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR). Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow. For Telehealth APPs working in Spanish virtual clinic: Bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish; overall score of Outstanding or Competent AND score Outstanding or Competent on the medical terminology sections in both languages on Bilingual Fluency Assessment for Clinicians. Preferred: Experience working with EPIC electronic medical record (EMR). Years Of Related Work Experience Minimum: Two (2) years of PA or NP experience or two years of experience specific to the practice specialty of the assigned clinic. Preferred: Experience in the area of the clinic specialty and in an outpatient setting. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, And ABILITIES All knowledge, skills, and abilities listed indicate the minimum level deemed necessary to perform this job proficiently. Exceptional Independent and collaborative critical thinking Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette. The employee communicates effectively. Spanish-speaking preferred. Skilled in correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. About Us Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love. Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards . If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only. 
$105,000 - $115,000 / year
$3,000 Sign-On Bonus Salary $105k to $115k Mon-Fri Days On-site Do you enjoy collaborating with a team while making a difference in an individual's life? Are you interested in working with adults with I/DD and special needs? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! Being a Nurse Manager at Devereux has its Advantages You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. The Nurse Manager serves as liaison with on-call physicians, community medical providers and independent contractors, while assuring the delivery of quality nursing services in accordance with established nursing procedures. What Devereux Offers You... Opportunities to supervise, train and model nursing best practices to a committed workforce. Direct involvement in Leadership decisions that direct operations and program development and allows you an opportunity to showcase your business and operational expertise. Payment for license renewal CEUs as part of our nurse continuing education program. Stable national non-profit employer offering a strong support system and is forward thinking in their clinical practice and research. Best in class Health Benefits effective 30 days after employment. Learn more: https://www.mydevereuxbenefits.org/ Tuition & Student Loan Assistance through our ASCEND Program. Learn more: https://jobs.devereux.org/ascend/ A Servant Leadership culture where you can be your authentic self at work Responsibilities Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health California provides programs and services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Located in Goleta, CA in this role, you would be responsible for providing supervision, direction and consultation to center nursing staff. Additional responsibilities include the following, but not limited to: Communicating with physician’s regarding client’s needs, the nursing assessments and recommendations. Collaborating with nurses and members of the treatment team to ensure the client’s well- being. Responsible for hiring and managing nursing staff. Performing assessments/evaluations for potential clients and create nursing care plans as needed. Teaching medication administration to staff monthly. Educating clients, families and others on health, wellbeing and disease prevention. Attending residents’ meetings as needed, Provides health related update to team and family as appropriate. sponsored What Else Does Devereux Offers You? Ability to create a flexible schedule to meet your work/life needs. One location - no travel ! Located in North Goleta, next to the beach and a preserved wetland. Carpool and Public Transportation available for commuters. Free CEUs as part of our nurse continuing education program. Relocation assistance for candidates located over 150 miles away from our campus. On-going training opportunities in the behavioral healthcare field (Safe and Positive Approaches and New Directions). Stable national non-profit employer that offers a strong support system and is forward-thinking in their clinical practice and research. Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition covered and student loan repayment! Qualifications Must have a current license as a Registered Nurse in California. Graduate of an approved nursing school. Minimum of 2 years experience providing patient care. Supervisory experience highly preferred. Experience working with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses highly preferred. Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. Company Overview Company Overview Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year. Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. Our Culture, Our Expectations At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices. We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. What Devereux Offers You In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer; Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. Employee assistance / work-life balance program. Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE