Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic jobs in San Jose, CA

If you're looking for a rewarding career without the rigorous demands of hospital life, we encourage you to apply. As a Life Scan team member, you'll never see patients in the evenings or on the weekends, and you'll never be on call.

We are a nationally recognized medical practice that provides prevention-based physicals, wellness exams, and fitness evaluations for first responders. If you believe in a proactive, holistic approach to healthcare and want to help save the lives of America's heroes, join our team of wellness experts.

Job Summary

Administer 9 non-diagnostic annual screenings per day, Monday through Friday, to public safety personnel. Must be able to work with a team as well as interact professionally with patients and client’s Head of Department. Expected to work full time to achieve top of the line physicals as well as deliver screening results to patient with follow-up guidance.

*This position requires expense-paid travel for one week at a time.

Education

• Master's degree (MSN) required
• Certified as a Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner

Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice
• BLS Required
• ACLS Required

Essential Functions

Must be able to provide a general health exam. Should be comfortable with giving all general lab work results and guidance for abnormalities. Should be familiar with general cardiology and pulmonology. Expected to work closely with Ultrasound Sonographer and Exercise Physiologist to deliver ultrasound organ and cardiac/pulmonary findings to the patient and department heads when applicable.

Key Success Factors

• Professional and compassionate
• Energetic with a passion for education and prevention
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized with strong leadership skills
• High attention to detail
• Demonstrate ability to use computers and software efficiently as well as troubleshoot software issues