Nurse Practitioner Heart Failure

Sutter Health•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$204,630 - $296,691

About The Position

Assesses, diagnoses, plans, and implements medical care for patients in collaboration with a physician. Practices within the full scope of licensure and is accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. Provides holistic, individualized care and develops, implements, and manages interdisciplinary care plans that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Maintains collaborative relationships with patients, families and support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely communication. Follows organizational policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and California Nurse Practice Act requirements. Participates in ongoing professional growth and advanced nursing practice development. The Nurse Practitioner manages patient medical care using clinical protocols in collaboration with physicians; performs examinations and diagnostic assessments; compiles and updates medical histories; and consults supervising physicians about abnormal findings and clinical protocols. The role assesses patients and families, coordinates patient-centered care plans with the healthcare team, provides and delegates care appropriately, educates patients and families, and monitors and evaluates interventions and outcomes. The position documents care in the electronic health record, supports safe and effective care, protects patient health information, and participates in process improvement and safety event analysis.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Master’s degree in nursing.
Five years of recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and competence in advanced nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precautions, patient-care and privacy best practices, and changes in local, state, and federal regulations.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including people without medical backgrounds.
Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), and electronic health records.
Ability to prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks, and work in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to safeguard patient protected health information.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

Manage patients’ medical care using clinical protocols in collaboration with physicians.
Perform physical examinations when indicated, conduct diagnostic examinations, and compile and update medical histories.
Ensure individualized health maintenance, including vaccinations, risk-factor screening, mental-status baseline, dental screening, and other appropriate functional assessments.
Consult with a supervising physician regarding abnormal examination or test findings and when implementing clinical protocols.
Perform standardized procedures without direct physician observation, supervision, or approval, as permitted.
Assess patients and families across physiological, spiritual, and emotional needs.
Collaborate and communicate with physicians and healthcare team members to interpret, adjust, and coordinate patient-centered care plans and continuity of care.
Partner with peers, healthcare providers, and management to improve patient outcomes, care quality, and patient workflow.
Communicate care plans to coworkers and other departments and facilitate transfer or care with a community practitioner when appropriate.
Provide competent, compassionate, cost-effective care in accordance with policies, evidence-based practice, and standards of care.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Delegate tasks appropriately based on legal scope of practice, licensure, education, guidelines, and individual capability.
Explain treatments and activities to patients and families, using collaborative communication and teach-back to support understanding.
Protect patient health information and comply with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
Stay current with advancements and best practices in acute care, the specialty area, and professional nursing practice.
Participate in system, operating-unit, facility, and unit process-improvement activities.
Monitor interventions, assess therapies, evaluate outcomes, and intervene as needed.
Provide ongoing education to patients and families from admission through transitions of care.
Reassess patients, evaluate and document responses to care plans, and adjust plans as needed.
Report safety events, near-misses, and compliance concerns through the patient safety reporting mechanism and participate in safety event analysis.
Accurately document and update treatment information in the electronic health record.
Develop, implement, and document formal teaching and transition plans that include patients and families.