Nurse practitioner Heart Failure & Transplant

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

23h•$204,630 - $296,691

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner assesses, diagnoses, plans, and implements medical care in collaboration with physicians, working within the full scope of licensure and California Nurse Practice Act requirements. The role coordinates, delivers, and evaluates nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. It provides holistic, individualized care and develops interdisciplinary plans that account for patients’ psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The Nurse Practitioner maintains collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely communication, follows applicable policies, standards, and regulations, and participates in ongoing professional development. The role manages medical care using clinical protocols, performs examinations and assessments, updates medical histories, and consults supervising physicians about abnormal findings and clinical protocols. It coordinates and evaluates patient-centered care, provides safe and evidence-based treatment, educates patients and families, documents care in the electronic health record, and supports quality improvement and patient safety activities. This is a regular, exempt, full-time position with a day schedule, Monday through Friday, totaling 40 hours per week. No weekend work is required. The annual pay range is $204,630.40 to $296,691.20, with starting pay determined by factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, training, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

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, patient-care best practices, safety precautions, privacy policies, 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, 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 achieve objectives and meet 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.

Responsibilities

Manage patients’ medical care using clinical protocols in collaboration with physicians.
Perform physical examinations when indicated and conduct diagnostic examinations.
Assess and update patients’ health maintenance needs, medical histories, risk factors, mental status, and other appropriate functional assessments.
Consult supervising physicians regarding abnormal examination or test findings and implementation of clinical protocols.
Perform standardized procedures without direct physician observation, supervision, or approval, as permitted.
Assess patients and families across physiological, spiritual, and emotional areas.
Coordinate and communicate patient-centered care plans with physicians and other healthcare team members; support continuity of care and patient outcomes.
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 their families or support groups.
Delegate tasks appropriately based on scopes of practice, licensure, education, guidelines, and individual capabilities.
Explain treatments and activities clearly to patients and families, using teach-back to support understanding and address learning needs.
Protect patient health information and follow applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
Monitor interventions and therapies, evaluate outcomes, reassess patients, and adjust and document care plans.
Educate patients and families throughout admission and transitions of care; develop and document teaching and transition plans.
Report safety events and near misses and participate in safety-event analysis and process improvement activities.
Accurately document and update treatment information in patients’ electronic health records.
Remain current in specialty and nursing practice advancements, trends, and best practices.
May facilitate care to or transfer patients to a community practitioner.
May partner with others to streamline patient workflow.