Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology

Sutter Health•Burlingame, CA

1d•$184,167 - $267,022

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 includes coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care; providing direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care; and delivering holistic, individualized care. The Nurse Practitioner develops and manages interdisciplinary plans of care that account for psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors, and builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers through effective communication. The position follows applicable organizational policies, professional standards, laws, regulations, and California Nurse Practice Act procedures, and supports ongoing professional development. The Nurse Practitioner manages medical care using clinical protocols, performs examinations and diagnostic assessments, maintains medical histories, and consults with supervising physicians as needed. They coordinate patient-centered plans of care with the healthcare team, provide safe and compassionate care, educate patients and families, evaluate treatment outcomes, document care in the electronic health record, and participate in safety and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

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, 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 to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Manage medical care for patients using clinical protocols in collaboration with physicians.
Perform physical examinations when indicated and conduct diagnostic examinations.
Maintain detailed medical histories and assess health maintenance needs, including vaccinations, screenings, mental status, dental screening, and functional assessments.
Consult with a supervising physician regarding abnormal examination or test findings and implementation of clinical protocols.
Perform standardized procedures without direct physician observation, supervision, or approval.
Assess patients and families across physiological, spiritual, and emotional areas.
Collaborate and communicate with physicians and healthcare team members to interpret, adjust, and coordinate patient-centered care plans and continuity of care.
Communicate patients’ care plans to coworkers and other departments, and facilitate care or transfer to community practitioners when appropriate.
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 legal scope of practice, licensure, education, guidelines, and individual capability.
Explain treatments and activities to patients and families, use teach-back to confirm understanding, and address learning and education needs.
Protect patient health information and follow applicable privacy, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Stay current with advancements and best practices in acute care, the specialty area, and professional nursing practice.
Participate in and support process improvement activities across the system, operating unit, facility, and unit.
Monitor interventions and therapies, evaluate outcomes, and intervene as needed.
Provide ongoing patient and family education throughout admission and transitions of care.
Reassess and document patient responses to care plans and adjust plans as needed.
Report safety events, near-misses, and compliance concerns, 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.