Advanced Heart Failure Nurse Practitioner - Sharp Outpatient Pavillion - FT - Days

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Provides and enhances patient care based on advanced nursing practice principles in the area of specialty. The role involves assessing patients within the scope of nurse practitioner practice, developing and evaluating care plans, coordinating care with the healthcare team, and providing patient and family education. The nurse practitioner also contributes to evidence-based practice, professional development, and staff or community education, with specific goals negotiated with a supervisor.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing or a related healthcare degree, or equivalent experience.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license through the California Board of Registered Nursing.
California Nurse Practitioner (NP) certificate through the California Board of Registered Nursing.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS Healthcare).

Nice To Haves

One year of experience.
DEA Controlled Substance Registration through the U.S. Department of Justice.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in the specialty when consulted by interdisciplinary team members.
Collaborate with healthcare team members to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate comprehensive care for patients and families.
Assess patient and family learning needs; plan, provide, and coordinate education; and participate in evaluating education outcomes.
Stay current with evidence-based practice in the specialty and present relevant information to collaborating team members.
As negotiated with a supervisor, evaluate whether practice frameworks are current and evidence-based; lead relevant clinical research or performance-improvement activities; or evaluate the efficacy, utilization, and safety of products, devices, and technology.
Perform ongoing patient assessments using advanced nursing practice principles and specialty knowledge within the scope of NP practice.
Complete patient databases and documentation, including history and physical assessment; order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing; and identify differential diagnoses.
Develop plans of care that promote optimal health outcomes and incorporate interdisciplinary input into goals.
Apply advanced nursing principles and practices under standardized procedures, including furnishing medications when clinically indicated.
Evaluate patient progress toward goals and alter the plan of care based on the evaluation.
Document care and services according to applicable guidelines and Sharp HealthCare compliance and billing policies.
As negotiated with a supervisor, develop expertise or skills applicable to the role, including specialty certification, or facilitate opportunities to improve nurse practitioner-sensitive outcomes in selected patient populations.
As negotiated with a supervisor, pursue professional growth, participate in a specialty-related professional organization or community health events, or support the nursing profession, specialty area, and advanced practice nursing.
As negotiated with a supervisor, educate staff, precept students or new staff, provide community education, develop and maintain department-specific competency programs, or help evaluate the impact of educational activities on quality of care.