Nurse practitioner Heart Failure & Transplant

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner in Heart Failure & Transplant assesses, diagnoses, plans, and implements medical care in collaboration with physicians. The role functions within the full scope of licensure and is accountable for coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The practitioner provides holistic, individualized care and develops and manages interdisciplinary plans that account for psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The position fosters effective collaboration among patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers, and follows applicable policies, standards, laws, regulations, and California Nurse Practice Act procedures. The practitioner manages patient medical care using clinical protocols, conducts examinations and detailed histories, and consults supervising physicians regarding abnormal findings and clinical protocols. The role assesses patients and families, coordinates and communicates care plans with the healthcare team, provides safe and compassionate care, delegates tasks appropriately, and educates patients and families. It monitors treatment and outcomes, adjusts and documents care plans in the electronic health record, supports transitions of care, reports safety events, and participates in improvement activities. This is a regular, exempt, full-time position with a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week. The posted annual pay range is $204,630.40 to $296,691.20. 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, safety precautions, patient-care and privacy best practices, and applicable regulatory changes.
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, 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 patient protected health information.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and 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 detailed medical histories.
Assess health maintenance needs, including vaccinations, risk-factor screening, mental status baseline, dental screening, and other appropriate functional assessments.
Consult supervising physicians about 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, care quality, and workflow.
Communicate care plans to coworkers and other departments and facilitate transfer or follow-up with community practitioners when appropriate.
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 families.
Delegate tasks appropriately based on legal scope of practice, licensure, education, guidelines, and individual capability.
Explain treatments and activities clearly and collaboratively to patients and families; use teach-back and address learning needs.
Protect the confidentiality of patient protected health information.
Stay current with advancements, trends, and best practices in the specialty and professional nursing practice.
Participate in system, operating-unit, facility, and unit process-improvement activities.
Monitor interventions and therapies, evaluate outcomes, intervene, and reassess patient responses to care plans.
Provide ongoing patient and family education from admission through transitions of care.
Document patient responses and treatment information accurately in the electronic health record and adjust care plans as needed.
Develop, implement, and document formal patient and family teaching and transition plans for identified health needs.
Report safety events, near misses, and compliance concerns, and participate in safety-event analysis.