Nurse Practitioner
Company: Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc
Location: Palmdale
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Title: Nurse
Practitioner Department: Primary Care Reports To: Medical Director
POSITION SUMMARY Provides medical services to all patients as
directed by the Medical Director. Assumes responsibility and
accountability for the continuity of healthcare regardless of the
presence/absence of disease. CCR 1480 (b). Position Hours of
Operation: Tuesday - Saturday Tuesday & Thursday - 10:30am-7:00pm
Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday - 8:00am-4:30pm Benefits Package
Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Care Plan Life Insurance
Paid Holidays Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Vacation Time
Sick Time 401(k) Retirement Plan Competitive wages Stability and
career advancement Continuing Education Opportunities CATEGORIES OF
DUTIES 1. Performs physical examinations, employing a combination
of nursing and medical functions approved by standardized
procedures. 2. Diagnoses, treats, and prescribes medications under
the supervision of the Medical Director and in accordance to Nurse
Practitioner Scope of Practice. 3. Orders lab and diagnostic work
in compliance with the Medical Director’s written protocol for the
treatment of specific illnesses or diseases. 4. Performs minor
lacerations, as ordered and supervised by the Medical Director,
according to his/her protocol. 5. Provides patients and their
families with comfort and education/information about their medical
care as needed. 6. Review laboratory values and diagnostic tests in
a manner appropriate to the standard of care. 7. In case of a
patient emergency, administer all appropriate care and insure
appropriate transfer of care to appropriate level of care via
emergency medical system. 8. Discharge patients from the clinic
with appropriate instructions and follow up care. 9. Identify
possible infections, report, and document as appropriate; initiate
standard precautions if needed. 10. Administers waived tests (urine
pregnancy test, blood glucose test, breath alcohol test, UA drug
screen, hemoglobin [HbA1c], COVID-19 and flu AB tests, and fentanyl
urine screen) and maintains annual waived testing
requirements/trainings as required. 11. Behavioral health including
completing H&P's, MAT, OTP, IOP, and USD treatments. 12. Other
duties as assigned. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS • An active
California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) license as a
Registered Nurse (RN) • An active California Board of Registered
Nursing (BRN) license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) • A Furnishing
Number approved by the State of California Board of Registered
Nursing, with advanced pharmacology courses and training. • A DEA
Number issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration • A National
Provider Identification number (NPI) • An active CPR certification
and BLS certification • One (1) consecutive year working in a
medical and/or psychiatric facility with experience in family care
and/or internal medicine. SETTING Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc.
is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare
services, including chemical dependency. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race,
nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in
its hiring practices. ADA REQUIREMENT Tarzana Treatment Centers,
Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination
is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled
persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the
essential functions of a job. HP2022
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