Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

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

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

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.

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

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

Department: SMCS-Sutter Child Center Outpatient Services, CPNP - Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Department: Hospital Based (except NICU)- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Department: Family Birthing Center, NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider

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 collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

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

Pay Range is $98.38 to $142.64 / hour

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.