Nurse Practitioner, Cardiothoracic Surgery

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD

Position Overview:

Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician. Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area. Develops, implements, manages an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to entity polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional advanced nursing practice. Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Nurse Practice Act.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Master's: Nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• NP-California Nurse Practitioner by California Department of Consumer Affairs
• AANPCB-National certification by The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
• OR ANCC-National Certification by American Nurses Credentialing Center
• OR AACN-National Certification by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation
• OR PNCP-National Certification by The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
• OR NCC-National Certifications by National Certification Corporation
• NP-F - Nurse Practitioner Furnishing
• RN-California Registered Nurse
• CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (required if prescribing narcotics) 
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• Certification required based on the department requirements

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to advanced nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.
• Prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $204,630.40 to $296,691.20 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.