Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Specialties

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

4d•$98 - $143

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 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 care plans that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The Nurse Practitioner maintains collaborative relationships with patients, families and support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely communication. The role follows ambulatory and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, and policies, and adheres to applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and best practices. It also supports continuous improvement, professional development, patient safety, confidentiality, and high-quality care.

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 best practices, privacy, 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 such as 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 while handling multiple tasks and 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, conduct diagnostic examinations, and compile and update medical histories.
Assess health maintenance needs, including vaccinations, risk-factor screenings, mental status, dental screening, and other appropriate functional assessments.
Consult supervising physicians regarding abnormal examination or test findings and when implementing 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 plans of care and continuity of care.
Communicate care plans to coworkers and other departments, and help improve patient outcomes, care quality, and workflow.
Provide competent, compassionate, cost-effective care in accordance with policies, evidence-based practice, nursing standards, and applicable regulations.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and their 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 address learning needs.
Protect patient health information and maintain current knowledge of advancements, trends, and best practices in the specialty and nursing practice.
Participate in system, facility, and unit process-improvement activities.
Monitor interventions and therapies, evaluate outcomes, reassess patients, and adjust and document plans of care as needed.
Provide ongoing patient and family education and develop, implement, and document teaching and transition plans.
Report safety events and near misses and participate in safety-event analysis.
Accurately document and update treatment information in the electronic health record.
Facilitate care or transfer to a community practitioner when needed.