Sutter Coast Hospital - Nurse Practitioner, Walk-In Care

Sutter Health • Crescent City, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sutter Coast Hospital seeks to hire a BC/BE Physician Assistant with a background in Primary, Urgent, or Walk-In Care. The Nurse Practitioner 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 care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Provides medical consultation including the performance of therapeutic procedures delegated by the supervising physician, assist with various procedures, provides patient education, treatment and follow-up, may complete daily rounds and as needed using an organized multi-disciplinary team approach to provide continuity of care throughout the care continuum. The Physician Assistant's responsibilities may include managing patients in an office, hospital, emergency and/or perioperative setting. Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Physician Assistant Practice Act.

Requirements

• 2 years of recent relevant experience
• Nurse Practitioner: Bachelor Degree required
• CA and OR NP license (Single state license required at the time of hire with the second license required on the first date of employment)
• DEA furnishing license
• BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Physician Assistant: Graduate of AMA-approved PA Program
• CA and OR PA license (Single state license required at the time of hire with the second license required on the first date of employment)
• Updates CME as required by the license
• BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient care guidelines/policy as evidenced by quality of documentation.
• Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Working knowledge of electronic health records such as EPIC.
• Critical thinking skills as it relates to specialized departments this may include the ability to complete age-appropriate assessments
• Communication skills (verbal, written and listening) with ability to work effectively across the organization, especially in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, consulting and advising.
• Technical and analytical skills for analysis and interpretation of test procedures and results in order to determine appropriate correction actions
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the organization and with patients and their families as needed
• Ability to effectively lead, mentor and/or develop others
• Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions
• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in an ambulatory/primary care setting.

Nice To Haves

• Master Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• 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 care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.
• Provides medical consultation including the performance of therapeutic procedures delegated by the supervising physician.
• Assists with various procedures.
• Provides patient education, treatment and follow-up.
• May complete daily rounds and as needed using an organized multi-disciplinary team approach to provide continuity of care throughout the care continuum.
• Manages patients in an office, hospital, emergency and/or perioperative setting.
• Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Physician Assistant Practice Act.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible schedule
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits
• Excellent retirement plan
• 50K Sign-On Bonus and Relocation for experienced NP/PA’s
• A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees