Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonary Specialty

The Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based health care to pulmonary patients in collaboration with a physician. This role involves comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with pulmonary conditions, ensuring optimal patient care and management.

 

Location: Montebello, Whittier, Long Beach, Downey, Fullerton, CA

 

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Compensation: $132,756 - $199,134 annual salary (bonus eligible) & benefits package

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct clinical services using evidence-based practice standards in accordance with physician collaboration and established protocols.
• Independently perform physical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and specialized risk assessments for a wide range of pulmonary conditions, including high-risk and crisis situations.
• Obtain comprehensive patient health histories and conduct thorough physical examinations.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess and diagnose pulmonary health conditions.
• Develop, document, and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and clinical findings.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and other appropriate treatments in alignment with best practices and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses to treatments, adjusting care plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and improve treatment effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the state of California.
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in a relevant specialty (e.g., Pulmonary, Acute Care, Family, or Adult-Gerontology).

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as an NP, preferably in pulmonary medicine, critical care, or related specialties.
• Strong background in managing chronic pulmonary conditions such as COPD, asthma, and interstitial lung diseases.
• Proficiency in conducting and interpreting pulmonary function tests and other diagnostic assessments.
• Excellent clinical decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact in pulmonary patient care across multiple clinic locations. Apply today!