Nurse Practitioner, ICU VNC Per Diem

Sutter Health • San Francisco, CA

10d • $132 - $132

About The Position

Under the supervision of the intensivist, this position supports the Critical Care Service Line. Principal responsibilities include assessing and managing the medical care of patients in collaboration with the physician. The incumbent will also communicate with other nursing staff and referring physician to ensure the continuity and coordination of care. 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Master's: Nursing
• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• NP-Nurse Practitioner (National certification)
• NFP-Nurse Practitioner Furnishing
• ACNP-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner within 1 Year of hire
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Certification required based on the department requirements
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 5 years of RN experience in Emergency Nursing or Critical Care.
• 5 years of recent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and managing the medical care of patients in collaboration with the physician.
• Communicating with other nursing staff and referring physician to ensure the continuity and coordination of care.
• Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level