Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Specialties

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner assesses, diagnoses, plans, and implements medical care in collaboration with a physician, working within the full scope of licensure. The role is accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. It delivers holistic, individualized care and develops and manages interdisciplinary plans that account for psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The position fosters effective collaboration and communication among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers. The Nurse Practitioner follows ambulatory and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, and policies governed by the California Nurse Practice Act. Responsibilities include managing medical care using clinical protocols, performing examinations and diagnostic assessments, taking and updating medical histories, and consulting supervising physicians when indicated. The role also coordinates patient care, provides education, monitors and evaluates outcomes, documents care in the electronic health record, and contributes to safety and process improvement activities. The position is part-time, with a variable schedule of eight-hour day shifts and 24 hours per week. Weekend work is not required.

Requirements

Five years of recent relevant experience.
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 people without medical backgrounds.
Basic computer application knowledge, including 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 ensure the privacy of patient protected health information (PHI) and build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

Manage medical care for patients using clinical protocols in collaboration with physicians.
Perform physical examinations when indicated; conduct diagnostic examinations; and compile and update detailed medical histories.
Assess health maintenance needs, 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 areas.
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 patient workflow.
Communicate care plans to coworkers and other departments and may facilitate transfer or referral to a community practitioner.
Provide competent, compassionate, cost-effective care in accordance with policies, evidence-based practice, nursing objectives, and standards of care.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families or support groups.
Delegate tasks appropriately according to legal scopes of practice, licensure, education, guidelines, and individual capability.
Explain treatments and activities clearly and collaboratively to patients and families, using teach-back to confirm understanding and addressing learning needs.
Deliver individualized care with attention to safety and comply with entity policies and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Protect the confidentiality of patients’ protected health information (PHI).
Stay current with advances, trends, and best practices in the specialty and professional nursing practice.
Participate in system, operating-unit, facility, and unit process-improvement activities.
Monitor care interventions and therapies, evaluate outcomes, and intervene as needed.
Provide ongoing patient and family education from admission through transitions of care.
Reassess and document patient 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 (EHR).
Develop, implement, and document formal teaching and transition plans that include patients and families in care for identified health needs.