Neuroscience Nurse Practitioner

Company: Sutter Health
Location: North Highlands
Posted on: March 12, 2023

Job Description:

Organization:

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento
Position Overview:

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento is the foundation of Sutter Health, Northern California's largest health network with 29 acute care hospitals, more than 5,000 primary care physicians and specialists, home health, occupational health, psychiatric care and more. The downtown Sacramento medical center is made up of several facilities that include Ose Adams Medical Pavilion, Anderson Lucchetti Women's & Children's Center, and Sutter Center for Psychiatry.

Ose Adams Medical Pavilion
The 281-bed specialty medical center focuses on general acute medical/surgical care as well as a medical base to advanced services for cancer, orthopedics, spine, and neurology, and neurosurgery.

Anderson Lucchetti Women's & Children's Center
The 242-bed specialty medical center focuses on women's and children's specialty services and includes medical intensive care units for cardiac and neurological patients.

The NP's assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician. Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area. Develops, implements, manages an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional advanced nursing practice. Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Nurse Practice Act.
Job Description:

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Master's degree in Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
  • RN - Registered Nurse of California
  • NP - Nurse Practitioner
  • BLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider EXPERIENCE
    • Experience as a nurse practitioner SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
      • 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.
      • Possess 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), Electronic Health Record.
      • Prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
      • Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
      • Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
      • Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).
      • Build collaboration relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives. Pay Range: $74.9 - $104.85
        
        The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
        
        Job Shift:
        
        Nights
        Schedule:
        
        Full Time
        Shift Hours:
        
        8-12
        Days of the Week:
        
        Variable
        Weekend Requirements:
        
        Rotating Weekends
        Benefits:
        
        Yes
        Unions:
        
        No
        Position Status:
        
        Exempt
        Weekly Hours:
        
        40
        Employee Status:
        
        Regular
        Number of Openings:
        
        1
        This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.
        
        Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
        
        Schedule/Shift: Regular/ Days

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