Hospital-Based Nurse Practitioner – Orthopedic & Spine Services

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assesses, diagnoses, plans, and implements medical care for patients in collaboration with a physician. The Nurse Practitioner functions within the full scope of their licensure, accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care. They deliver holistic and individualized care, developing and managing an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates various patient factors. The role fosters collaborative relationships and adheres to entity policies, industry standards, and regulations to promote a high-quality patient experience. Continuous growth and development in advanced nursing practice are expected, following standardized procedures and protocols regulated by the State of California Nurse Practice Act.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Master's degree in Nursing.
5 years of recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to advanced nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.
Ability to prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, accomplishing multiple tasks 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 each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

Manages the medical care for patients utilizing clinical protocols in collaboration with physicians.
Performs physical exams and ensures health maintenance status, including vaccinations and screenings.
Conducts diagnostic examinations and updates medical histories.
Consults with supervising physician for abnormal findings or when implementing clinical protocols.
Performs standardized procedures without direct physician observation, supervision, or approval.
Facilitates care to a community practitioner upon discharge.
Conducts patient and family assessments encompassing physiological, spiritual, and emotional areas.
Collaborates and communicates with physicians and the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate patient care plans.
Partners with peers, other healthcare providers, and management to improve patient outcomes and care quality.
Communicates patients’ plan of care to co-workers and other departments.
Provides competent, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care in accordance with policies and standards.
Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
Delegates tasks appropriately to team members based on scope of practice, licensure, and capability.
Communicates and explains treatments/activities to patients and families clearly, using teach-back to ensure understanding.
Maintains mindfulness in the delivery of individualized care and communication with patients and families, with a safety focus.
Delivers safe and effective patient care in compliance with policies and regulations.
Upholds the confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) and protects it from disclosure.
Remains current in advancements, trends, and best practices related to acute care and specialty areas.
Participates in and supports system, operating unit, facility, and unit process improvement activities.
Monitors patient care interventions, assesses therapies, evaluates outcomes, and intervenes.
Conducts ongoing education for patients and their families for optimal care and transitions.
Reassesses, evaluates, and documents patient response to the plan of care and adjusts the plan.
Reports safety or compliance concerns via the patient safety reporting mechanism.
Participates in the analysis of safety events to prevent future occurrences.
Accurately documents and updates all treatment information in the patient’s electronic health record (EHR).
Develops, implements, and documents formal teaching and transition planning.