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. Works 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 and manages interdisciplinary care plans that account for 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 for ambulatory and inpatient standardized procedures. The role includes managing patient care using clinical protocols; performing assessments, examinations, and diagnostic work; coordinating and evaluating care plans; educating patients and families; documenting care in the electronic health record; and participating in safety and process improvement activities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Master’s degree in Nursing.
Five years of recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated general 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 non-medical people.
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, including managing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

Manage patients’ medical care using clinical protocols in collaboration with physicians.
Perform physical examinations when indicated and conduct diagnostic examinations; compile and update detailed medical histories.
Ensure individualized health maintenance, including vaccinations, risk-factor screening, mental status baselines, dental screening, and other appropriate functional assessments.
Consult supervising physicians about abnormal examination or test findings and when implementing clinical protocols.
Perform standardized procedures without direct physician observation, supervision, or approval, as permitted.
Conduct patient and family assessments encompassing physiological, spiritual, and emotional needs.
Collaborate and communicate with physicians and other 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 and care quality; may help streamline workflow.
Communicate patients’ care plans to coworkers and other departments and may facilitate transfer or care with a community practitioner, including after discharge.
Provide competent, compassionate, cost-effective care consistent with policies, evidence-based practice, nursing standards, and applicable regulations.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families or support groups.
Delegate tasks appropriately based on legal scope of practice, licensure, education, guidelines, and individual capability.
Explain treatments and activities to patients and families collaboratively, use teach-back to confirm understanding, and address learning and educational needs.
Protect patient health information and maintain confidentiality.
Stay current with advances, trends, 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 and therapies, evaluate outcomes, intervene as needed, and reassess and document patient responses; adjust care plans accordingly.
Provide ongoing patient and family education from admission through transitions of care.
Report safety events, near misses, and compliance concerns through established reporting mechanisms 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 involve patients and families in addressing identified health needs.